Introduction
Requirements: Why Establish a Harbour? Phase 1: Selection Phase 2: Occupation Phase 3: Clearance Patrols Phase 4: Sentries Phase 5: Work Routine Security
5 Stages of Occupation
Phase 1: Selection Phase 2: Occupation Phase 3: Clearance Patrols
Phase 4: Sentries
Phase 5: Work Routine Smelly Old Cows Seldom Wash
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Phase 1: Selection
Aerial Photographs Maps Knowledge of the Ground Confirmed before Occupation Mission
Phase 1: Selection
Ensure the Following:
All Round Defence Mutual Support Interlocking Arcs of Fire Ease of Command and Control Ease of Admin Support
Phase 1: Selection
Selection of Ground
Good Cover Good Route In / Out Fresh Water Supply Avoid Human Habitation Good Communications Avoid Past En. Positions Near a Suitable HLS
Phase 1: Selection
Avoid
Obvious Position Ridge Lines Roads / Tracks Wet Areas Steep Slopes Small Valleys
Phase 1: Selection
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Stage 1 Confirmation?
Any Questions? Three reasons to Establish a Harbour? A Harbour Area should ensure the what? Five things to look for in a Harbour Area? Three things to avoid?
Phase 2: Occupation
1. Snap Ambush 2. RECCE Party 3. Occupation
Phase 2: Occupation
1. Snap Ambush
Prevent enemy pursuit Enable final RECCE of location Provide Security
Phase 2: Occupation
Phase 2: Occupation
2. RECCE Party
Platoon Commander Section Commanders Radio Operator Gunner (2) Runner / Scout
Phase 2: Occupation
2. RECCE Party Tasks:
HQ Position 12 O'clock Position 6 O'clock Position LSW Sites Perimeter Wire Comms. Check 1 Section Commander & Scout Collect Sections
Phase 2: Occupation
3. Occupation
Sections enter by same point Section met by own Cdr. at Apex Move around track plan laid by perimeter wire Shown position and arcs of fire LSW Placed at apex Remove bergans and adopt fire positions Platoon Cdr. final check of positions Stand To
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Phase 2: Occupation
Stage 2 Confirmation?
Any Questions? Who goes on the RECCE Party? Why do we set a snap ambush?
If too late / dark may carry out at First Light Remainder of Platoon Stood To
Stage 3 Confirmation?
Any Questions? What route does the patrol take? Name three things the patrol is looking for?
Phase 4: Sentries
Once clearance patrols return Comms cord from Sentry LSW Section Cdr. Challenging Procedure Day
Limit of sound and sight or as far as possible 1 Sentry at each apex 1 Hour duties
Night
Limit of Sight or just outside harbour 2 Sentries at each apex 1 Hour duties (30 mins staggered)
Security
Platoon and Section Commanders
Sentries posted and briefed Communications ARD Battle Discipline Light / Noise Discipline Webbing & Weapons Clearance Patrols Movement through 6 Oclock Counter-attack precautions
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Stage 4 Confirmation?
Any Questions?
Three differences between Day/Night sentries? Eight items for work-routine? Six items for consideration by Section/Pl. Cdrs?
Any Questions?
Any Questions?
Summary
Platoon Harbour Drills Practical Next Week (10 Feb 2005) Field Day (10/11 March 2005) Hand in Test Answer Papers Handout Notes