FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
PATROLS
• Strapped to boards (for detonation from around
corners).
4-92. MP record the exact location of the mines on DA
Form 1355-1-R (Figure 4-7) when emplacing the
minefield. This enables anyone to recover them. If
possible, the unit should recover the mines before the
unit relocates, and the same persons who emplaced
them should recover them.
4-93. MP are organized and equipped to conduct
mounted operations. The primary offensive weapon
system is the MK19. It is designed as a mounted or
static position weapon. However, an MP platoon may
conduct limited dismounted operations with its other
organic weapons. Refer to FM 7-8 for more information
about patrol operations, including organization,
planning, and execution. In general, an MP platoon may
be required to conduct reconnaissance and combat
patrols.
RECONNAISSANCE PATROLS
4-94. Dismounted reconnaissance patrols are directed
by higher HQ and conducted to gather detailed
information on the enemy, terrain, specific NAIs, or
avenuesofapproach.Whenexecutedaspartofascreen
or other security mission, a reconnaissance patrol can
ensure the security of an OP/LP or the platoon's
defensive perimeter. This is also referred to as a security
patrol. Refer to Chapter 6 for area and zone
reconnaissance.
COMBAT PATROLS
4-95. An MP platoon may conduct a combat patrol to
establish an ambush on a dismounted enemy avenue of
approach.
4-46 Combat Operations