Patrol Order and Overlay Demo Flashcards
What is the purpose of a Warning Order?
Used as a preliminary notice of an order or action which is to follow. A patrol leader will issue a warning order as soon as is practical with as much pertinent information a possible that will assist patrol members in the operation.
What format is the Warning Order based on?
Based upon the SMEAC fomat and will include information from each of the five paragraphs.
What information is required on a patrol overlay?
Register Marks
Primary route
alternate route
checkpoints
location of pre-planned targets
all tactical control measures
Marginal info box: Patrol ID and Name of PL, Date time group, Map reference data, prepared by, time of departure, time of return.
Legend box
call signs and frequency box
brevity code box
target list box
remarks box
classification
How many sections are there in a patrol order and what are they?
5 Paragraphs-(standard)
Complete BAMCIS prior to
I- Situation
II- Mission
III-Execution
IV-Command and Signal
V-Admin and Logistics
What is a patrol overlay?
A transparent or transluscent graphical depiction of special mililtary information that has been plotted at the same scale of a map, photograph, imagery, or graphic.
What is the purpose of a Patrol Overlay?
Whether operating at a Battalion or a Company level the COC must always be aware of the locations and activity of patrolling units.
How many steps are there in the preparation of a Patrol Overlay and what are they?
3 Steps
- Orientation of the overlay
- Plotting and symbolization of the detail
- Required Marginal information
What is the purpose of register marks on the overlay?
Shows the receiver of the overlay exactly where on the map the overlay fits by tracing the grid intersections nearest the opposite corners of the area depicted.
What is plotted on a patrol overlay?
The patrols primary and alternate routes by color, pre-planned targets and TCM’s.
