patrol
A patrol is a form of combat service. It is to be distinguished from the patrol . The strength varies from a squad to a reinforced platoon . Orders can be to cover a specified distance, to reach an object, to occupy a position or to carry out an exploration. The duration can vary from a few hours to days, depending on the type of assignment.
Types of use
A reconnaissance patrol in one's own operating room, but also in enemy-penetrated areas, is to be separated from the patrol or patrol ; it has the task of gaining information on the situation about the enemy.
A combat patrol , usually in train strength , with sufficient combat strength, has the task of fighting opposing forces in encounter combat , but also from ambush . In contrast to types of combat , the terrain should not be held.
An exploration patrol is used to explore terrain, paths, bridges and other terrain and environmental conditions.
A security patrol has the task of securing , in particular, its own supply roads and connecting lines, but also of the operational area, especially in endangered or enemy-penetrated areas, and to investigate and bind enemy forces and to fight enemy forces of lesser strength. The security patrol can move into security and observation positions to carry out a security of the immediate area.
Can patrols for combing a feinddurchsetztem terrain are used to scattered or covert opponents investigate and combat. The combed area can be covered with observation points. This tactic is used in particular by armored forces in desert areas and by ground forces in built-up areas.
See also
- Patrol boat , a type of marine or coast guard boat
- Sirius patrol
- Patrol rider
literature
- Georg Ortenburg: Weapons and the use of weapons in the age of the revolutionary wars. Bernard & Graefe, Koblenz, 1988, ISBN 3-7637-5807-0 .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The term patrol is derived from the French verb patrouiller and means to roam or to patrol .