- Patrolling
otheruses Patrol disambiguation Patrolling is a military tactic . Small groups or individual units are deployed from a larger formation to achieve a specific objective and then return. The tactic of patrolling may be applied to ground troops, armoured units, naval units, and combat aircraft . The duration of a patrol will vary from a few hours to several weeks depending on the nature of the objective and the type of units involved. There are several different types of patrol each with a different objective. The most common is to collect information by carrying out a reconnaissance patrol. Such a patrol may try to remain covert and observe an enemy without themselves being detected. Other reconnaissance patrols are overt, especially those that interact with the civilian population. A fighting patrol is a group with sufficient size usually platoon or company and resources to raid or ambush a specific enemy. It primarily differs from an attack in that the aim is not to hold ground . A clearing patrol is a brief patrol around a newly occupied defensive position in order to ensure that the immediate area is secure. Clearing patrols are often undertaken on the occupation of a location, and during stand to in the transition from night to day routine and vice versa. A Standing Patrol is a static patrol, probably known as an OP LP Observation Post Listening post in US and NATO terminology. Standing patrols are usually small half section section static patrols intended to provide early warning, security or to guard some geographical feature, such as dead ground. A Reconnaissance recce patrol is a patrol, usually small whose main mission is the gathering of information. Generally speaking recce patrols tend to avoid contact, although it is not completely unknown for recon patrols to fight ... areas. A screen is generally composed of a number of observation post s. See also Wiktionarypar patrolling ... Lessons WWII Patrolling Category Military tactics de Patrouille es Patrulla it Pattugliamento sl ... more details
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- Patrolling Barnegat
Patrolling Barnegat is a poem by Walt Whitman , first published in Leaves of Grass . ref http www.teachit.co.uk armoore anthology pre1914poetry.htm ref References references AQA Anthology poetry stub Category Poetry by Walt Whitman ... more details
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- Patrolling the Ether
Patrolling the Ether is a short film made in 1944 depicting amateur radio operators aiding the Federal Communications Commission in monitoring the airwaves for Nazi spy transmissions. It is notable as the first film ever broadcast simultaneously on more than one television station on 10 April 1944, it was shown on three stations, the beginning of network television. References imdb title 0165911 short film stub Category American World War II propaganda shorts Category 1944 films ... more details
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- File:MCT Patrolling Instructions.jpg
Summary Sergeant John A. Wallace, Company E combat instructor, Marine Combat Training Battalion, teaches a group of students the fundamentals of patrolling. Licensing PD USGov Military Marines Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Svenbot priority true ... more details
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- Ranger: Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations
Image 2005rangergame.jpg right thumb 200px 2005 Edition of Ranger Ranger Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations is a tactical wargames tactical solitaire board wargame released by Omega Games in 1984 in games 1984 . It was billed as a game of modern patrolling . The game was designed by Bill Gibbs, and focussed on contemporary small unit actions, placing the player in the position of a patrol leader. History In the summer of 1983, US Army Captains Bill Gibbs and Mike Modica formed Omega Games in Columbus, Georgia, and explored the idea of starting a wargaming company. Of three titles they had designed Carrier War , Ranger , and Main Battle Area , Ranger was selected to be the first release. The game was playtested by graduates of the US Army Ranger School s Infantry Officer s Advanced Course. Names of their friends were used as characters in the game, to add verisimilitude. The game was released in November 1983, and the initial print sold enough copies in military communities to warrant further production. A Second Edition went into production in May 1984, with rewritten rules and graphics brought up to current wargame industry standards. Artwork delays, however, set the expected release of the second edition back to the autumn of 1984, but actually the game shipped in April ... rules to memorize, but bear no relation to actual field maneuvers . . . Patrolling suits solitaire ... tried to simulate patrolling from my own experiences and not be tied to more standard wargame conventions ... Rules of Play booklet Patrolling Tactics booklet Tactical Events booklet laminated game map 16 x ... Reference Card Extended Patrolling Card 18 Mission Cards 2 six sided dice China grease pencil Game ... blockquote Ranger is billed as the game of modern patrolling. You would expect it to capture these operations ... felt the game could even be considered a training aid for actual military patrolling due to its ... of the game now allow patrolling in wooded, mountain, jungle and desert terrain. Face the challenge ... more details
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- File:3RAR patrolling in Borneo 1965 (AWM CUN650723MC).png
Summary Non free media rationale Article Battle of Sungei Koemba Description Three members from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 3RAR , on the alert as they conduct an early morning patrol alongside a small stream. Identified, front to back 2411349 Lance Corporal LCpl Andre L Dor, of Woy Woy, NSW Private Oscar Johnson, of Port Adelaide, SA Lulut, an Iban tracker from the Sarawak Rangers. Such patrols are routine to members of 3RAR who are positioned at a forward base only a few miles from the Sarawak Kalimantan Indonesian border. LCpl Dor is armed with an Owen machine carbine and Pte Johnson and Lulut are both carrying L1A1 self loading rifles SLR . Source AWM image CUN 65 0723 MC Portion Entire image Low resolution Yes Purpose To illustrate the article with a rare historic image of Australian soldiers during operations in Borneo. Replaceability As it is an historic event it is unlikely to be replaceable. No free alternative could be created, it would be a derivative work. other information The AWM requires that the AWM watermark is not removed from images sourced from its online database. Higher resolution versions of this image may be ordered through the AWM Website at www.awm.gov.au. Licensing Non free historic image ... more details
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- File:D Coy 1RAR patrolling outside FSB Coral May 1968 (THU680596VN).PNG
Summary Non free media rationale Article Battle of Coral Balmoral Description Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam. 1968 06. Members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 1RAR , patrol the outside perimeter of Fire Support Base FSB Coral for signs of the enemy following several attacks on the base. The battalion was taking part in Campaign Toan Thang against communists who had been attacking Saigon and surrounding areas. Note the low wire entanglement fence. Photographer Kevin Denham Thurgar. Source AWM image THU 68 0596 VN Portion Entire image Low resolution Yes Purpose To illustrate the article with a rare historic image of Australian soldiers during the battle. Replaceability As it is an historic event it is unlikely to be replaceable. No free alternative could be created, it would be a derivative work. other information The AWM requires that the AWM watermark is not removed from images sourced from its online database. Higher resolution versions of this image may be ordered through the AWM Website at www.awm.gov.au. Licensing Non free historic image ... more details
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- File:KaibilesCongoUN.jpg
Summary Kaibil unit patrolling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Guatemalan Army www.mindef.mil.gt Licensing NoRightsReserved ... more details
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- File:Kobiwatchingcows.jpg
Summary GSD patrolling pasture perimetier Licensing PD self date March 2007 Orphan image Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot ... more details
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- File:RidingGendarmes.JPG
Summary Gendarmes riding horses while patrolling the Tuileries Palace Tuileries Gardens . Licensing PD self date October 2006 Orphan image Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot ... more details
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- File:Subaru FRC.jpg
Summary Subaru Impreza FRC patrolling along Zion Road. Taken while sitting in an adjacent car. Licensing PD self date October 2006 Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot priority true ... more details
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- File:7th hussars1850.jpg
Summary Information Description Privates Patrolling 7th Hussars Source http www.britishempire.co.uk forces armyuniforms britishcavalry 7thhussars1850.htm Date 1850 Author Unknown Permission other versions Licensing PD art ... more details
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- File:Tiger12.jpg
Summary Information Description male Bengal Tiger patrolling territory Source self made Date 2005 Author User Andrewself Andrewself User talk Andrewself talk other versions none Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot ... more details
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- Sagar Prahari Bal
The Sagar prahari bal is the wing of the Indian Navy which is entrusted with the responsibility of patrolling India s shallow waters. The force consists of 2,000 personnel and is equipped with 80 patrol boats . The force was constituted after the 2008 Mumbai attacks Mumbai terror attacks and the main duty of the force is to guard against such terrorist attacks by patrolling the coastline and also to conduct search and rescue operations. ref http pib.nic.in release release.asp?relid 51144&kwd Fast Interceptor boats for Sagar Prahari Bal ref The soldiers are trained at INS Shivaji . ref http timesofindia.indiatimes.com articleshow msid 5178079,prtpage 1.cms Special force to get training at INS Shivaji ref The SPB maintains security at all major and minor ports in India and carries out round the clock patrolling and is also part of search and rescue operations in times of emergency. See also Solas Marine Fast Interceptor Boat Indian Navy Military of India Indian Naval Academy References reflist 2 External links Law enforcement in India Military of India Coast guards india stub Category Indian Navy ... more details
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- File:Philadelphia-transit-strike-1944.jpg
Summary Information Description A U.S. soldier patrolling a trolley ride in Philadelphia, ca. August 6, 1944 Source New York Times , August 7, 1944, p. 1, article Strikers go back in Philadelphia soldiers on cars. Date ca. 1944 08 06 Author the photographer s name is unknown the photo is marked in the source as Associated Press wirephoto Permission Fair use claim for usage in the article Philadelphia transit strike of 1944 other versions Non free use rationale Description A U.S. soldier patrolling a trolley ride in Philadelphia, ca. August 6, 1944 Source New York Times , August 7, 1944, p. 1, article Strikers go back in Philadelphia soldiers on cars. Article Philadelphia transit strike of 1944 Portion Low resolution low quality image scan resolution 150 dpi Purpose To illustrate a unique historical event the Philadelphia transit strike of 1944. The image s content army soldiers patrolling the Philadelphia transit system during the strike is discussed in the article Philadelphia transit strike of 1944 . Replaceability Non replaceable other information It is believed that the usage of the image in the Wikipedia article will have minimal effect on the commercial opportunities of the copyright holder of the image Licensing Non free historic image ... more details
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- Brigada de Trânsito
Orphan date February 2009 Brigada de Tr nsito BT is a Portugal Portuguese special traffic force, from the Guarda Nacional Republicana Republic National Guard GNR , which controls the traffic out of the urban areas, they can in some cases act in cities, if they catch violators in those areas. They are mainly responsible for highways and national roads traffic patrolling. Official link http www.gnr.pt portal internet gnr organizacao bt default.asp GNR Brigada de Tr nsito Category Law enforcement in Portugal Portugal stub ... more details
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- Nautical stationkeeping
Unreferenced date March 2007 Station keeping in a nautical situation is when a vessel is to maintain a position in relation to another moving vessel or vessels, such as when conducting underway replenishment or part of a task force or convoy maintaining a fixed position in relation to a fixed object or patrolling a defined sector in relation to a fixed object. DEFAULTSORT Nautical Stationkeeping Category Navigation ... more details
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- Operation Staysafe
Orphan date February 2009 Operation Staysafe is a scheme being rolled out it in England which will give police the power to hand young people over to social workers . ref http news.bbc.co.uk newsbeat hi the p word newsid 7770000 7770637.stm ref The scheme also has extra officers patrolling during the Christmas Period to try and reduce alcohol related crime . ref http www.buryfreepress.co.uk news Don39t put yourself at risk.4739062.jp ref References references socialwork stub Category Police forces of England Category Social workers ... more details
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- File:Playa El Arenal, Pedasí, Los Santos in 2008.jpg
Summary Information Description A view of sandpipers patrolling the surf along Playa El Arenal in the early morning hours, in Pedas , Panama. Source I created this work entirely by myself. Date September 6 2008 Author User Pedas consultant Pedas consultant User talk Pedas consultant talk other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot priority true ... more details
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- File:A Pakistan Navy destroyer at the Karachi Dockyard.JPG
Summary Information Description A Naval destroyer at the dockyard, it was getting some repair work done. This one is usually involved in patrolling the EEZ. 24 August, 2008 Source I created this work entirely by myself. Date 2008 07 24 Author User Shayanshaukat Shayanshaukat User talk Shayanshaukat talk other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot ... more details
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- File:PAPA DELTA PRPD.jpg
Summary Information Description Two Bell 407 patrolling the entrance of the San Juan Bay. Source I User Pumba572 Pumba572 User talk Pumba572 talk created this work entirely by myself. Date 21 12, 13 February 2010 UTC Author User Pumba572 Pumba572 User talk Pumba572 talk other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL migration redundant Copy to Wikimedia Commons priority true ... more details
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- File:Parachute Regiment in Aden.jpg
Information description Terrorism in Aden Parachute Regiment Lance Corporals, Michael Langdon left and David Mitchell patrolling outside the charred remains of the Jewish synagogue in the Crater area of Aden, which was set on fire during rioting. source Imperial War Museum ref ADN 65 513 6 date 1965 author Ministry of Defence official photographer permission PD BritishGov Category Airborne units and formations of the United Kingdom Copy to Wikimedia Commons bot Fbot priority true ... more details
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- File:Bermuda Police vessel Guardian 2011.jpg
Summary Summary Information Description The Guardian , a vessel of the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit Marine Police patrolling St. George s Harbour, Bermuda St. George s Harbour , Bermuda , in July 2011. Source I User Aodhdubh Aodhdubh User talk Aodhdubh talk created this work entirely by myself. Date 30 July, 2011 Author User Aodhdubh Aodhdubh User talk Aodhdubh talk other versions Licensing self cc by sa 3.0 GFDL migration redundant ... more details
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- File:2005rangergame.jpg
Summary Non free use rationale Description Box cover art for Ranger Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations Copyright in box art most likely held by Omega Games or the graphic artist responsible. Source Claimed to be from Official Website Article Ranger Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations Portion Box art Low resolution yes Purpose Provide visual identification of the game discussed in the linked article. Replaceability As the cover box art is still protected, and is assumed for the purposes of its use here to be unique, it would be impossible to create an equivalent free image. other information From official website Licensing Non free board game cover Fair use rationale This image has been checked by a third party against the articles in which it appears. It meets the following fair use criteria No free alternative possible, Omega Games has released no relevant free images If this is a promotional image from the company, then any user supplied image whose sole purpose was clearly to represent the same copyrighted box item art and nothing else, and with no significant artistic input i.e. a mechanical reproduction, whether by scanner or camera would likely have the same restrictions. Is being used to demonstrate the product and or its marketing Serves to demonstrate the product being discussed rather than being used in a solely decorative manner. Does not deprive company of ability to make money in any way Is not being used in misleading or misrepresentative manner Fair use in Ranger Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations This image is subject to copyright, but is covered by U.S. fair use laws. It is a photo of the game box of the subject of the article, and does not limit or damage the copyright owner s rights or ability to sell the game in any way. ... more details
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- Check-mate system
The check mate system was a system of ship identification used by the Royal Navy during World War II . It was used by the Navy when on patrol looking for Germany German auxiliary cruiser s and others ships that had been disguised by Axis Powers Axis forces. Under this system, a patrolling Royal Navy vessel would individually identify a suspect ship via the Admiralty in London this step became necessary and was introduced after October 1942 after a German held United Kingdom British ship was twice passed off by the Allies as still being British when challenged. The system became fully operational from May 1943. DEFAULTSORT Check Mate System Category History of the Royal Navy Navy stub WWII stub ... more details
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