Training - Patrol Base
Patrol Base
- Security perimeter set up when squad conducting a patrol halts for extended period
- Should not be occupied more than 24h
- Never use same PB twice
Patrol Base Uses
- Avoid detection by eliminating movement
- Hide a unit during long, detail recon
- Perform maintenance on weapons, equipment, eat, rest
- Plan and issue orders
- Reorganize after infil of enemy area
- Establish base to execute several consecutive or concurrent ops
Patrol Base Characteristics
- Leader selects site from map/aerial
- Easily defendable for short periods
- Away from natural lines of drift
- Away from high-speed avenues of approach
- Provides cover and conceal from both ground and air (drones)
- Provides little to no tactical advantage to enemy
Patrol Base Security System
- Minimum security is 33% of available manpower
- Code words/phrases, eg “gold, gold, gold!” escape NW