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The patrol is a small unit sent out to look for signs of the enemy. A patrol can be a routine activity, or a special patrol can have a specific goal such as taking a prisoner, looking into a particular place, etc. Normally the patrol size is that of an infantry squad. These techniques from the 1941 manaul are still valid.
The patrol halts, perhaps to observe from a good position. Note scouts on all flanks using cover and concealment. |
The method for approaching and checking out a building. |
Crossing a stream -almost the same as crossing a road. |
Patrolling on the streets - men keep to sides of street. |
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