Lesson Title: Patrolling Fundamentals

Goal To familiarize the Marine with patrolling techniques and assigned duties within a patrol.
Teacher: Capt Marcus Ohlenforst
Grade Level: PVT – CPL
Subject: Military Tactics Time Frame: 2-3 days
OBJECTIVE (S) INTELLIGENCES PRESENTATION STANDARDS
1. Given a warning order, Visual Power Point presentation 1. Prepare self and equipment for a patrol
patrol order, assigned Kinesthetic by passing initial inspection. (MCCS.13.04c)
weapon, and an assignment in Interpersonal Multiple choice quiz
a patrol, while wearing a Intrapersonal 2. Prepare self and equipment for a
fighting load, prepare for a Logical Rock Drills patrol by passing a final inspection.
patrol by achieving six of the (MCCS.13.04d)
eight inspection Interactive tactical
requirements. (MCCS.13.04) decision making program 3. Perform individual actions during
inspections in accordance with the patrol
Practical Application of
1 order. (MCCS.13.04e)
Marines demonstrating
patrolling techniques
4. Perform individual actions during
rehearsals in accordance with the patrol
order. (MCCS.13.04f)

5. Maintain noise and light discipline by

preventing detection. (MCCS.13.05a)

6. Perform individual actions upon exit of

friendly lines in accordance with MCWP 3-
11.3. (MCCS.13.05b)
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Lesson Plan: Patrolling Fundamentals
Author: Capt Marcus Ohlenforst

OBJECTIVE (S) INTELLIGENCES PRESENTATION STANDARDS

2. Given a warning order, Visual 1. Identify the purpose/definition of a
patrol order, assigned Kinesthetic patrol in accordance with MCWP 3-11.3.
weapon, and an assignment in Interpersonal (MCCS.13.06a)
a patrol, while wearing a Intrapersonal
fighting load, perform Logical 2. Identify the types of patrols in
individual actions in a patrol accordance with MCWP 3-11.3.
by performing assigned (MCCS.13.06b)
duties and without
compromising the patrol. 3. Identify the organization of a patrol
(MCCS.13.06) in accordance with MCWP 3-11.3.
(MCCS.13.06c)

4. Identify the elements of patrol

preparation in accordance with MCWP 3-
11.3. (MCCS.13.06d)

5. Provide security for an area of

responsibility in accordance with MCWP 3-
11.3. (MCCS.13.06g)

6. Perform individual actions at

checkpoints and rally points in accordance
with MCWP 3-11.3. (MCCS.13.06h)
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Lesson Plan: Patrolling Fundamentals
Author: Capt Marcus Ohlenforst

Materials INTELLIGENCES
Handouts Verbal
Paper Interpersonal
Pencils/Pens Kinesthetic
Computer Intrapersonal
Projector Visual
Logical
Procedure
1. In a garrison environment, Show PowerPoint Presentation on the various Verbal
patrolling fundamentals Interpersonal
2. In a garrison environment, Give a patrol order in a 5 paragraph format Kinesthetic
describing the following information: Intrapersonal
a. Orientation Visual
b. Situation Logical
c. Mission
d. Execution
e. Administration & Logistics
f. Command & Signal
3. In a garrison environment, read the outline provided and discuss the
information contained within it.
4. In a garrison environment, conduct a multiple choice quiz in order to specify
the various patrolling techniques.
5. In a garrison environment, participate in an interactive tactical decision
making program which allows critical thinking in order to formulate results.
6. In a field environment, conduct “rock drills” by organizing them into
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Lesson Plan: Patrolling Fundamentals
Author: Capt Marcus Ohlenforst

formations and talking through fundamentals.

7. In a field environment, conduct patrolling exercises and techniques in order
to implement the core principles of patrolling.

Product/Assessment INTELLIGENCES
- Mission Essential Task List Verbal Logical
- Individual Training Standards Interpersonal
- Common Skills Assessment Kinesthetic
- Evaluate through performance standards Intrapersonal
- Written assessment Visual
- Practical application assessment