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Chapter II

TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (TTP)
IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (cont)

DISCUSSION: Peace enforcement patrols can be either overt or covert. All the normal principles of combat patrolling apply to peace enforcement patrols. They can also serve the same purpose as peacekeeping patrols, but the soldiers are not hindered by the administrative restrictions on vehicle marking and weapons restrictions. Whether patrols mounted by peace enforcers should follow the overt methods of peacekeepers must be determined by the commander based on the situation. Given the peaceful intent of peace enforcers, patrols should operate as openly as the situation allows. Force protection, as always, is a major consideration. Units will have to conduct patrols for: reconnaissance, surveillance, perimeter security, and to protect airfields. Units will have to conduct security patrols around airfields in order to keep SAMS out of range of arriving aircraft.

LESSON(s):

• Use the normal combat patrolling techniques and procedures during peace enforcement operations.
• Apply aggressive patrolling tactics to deter hostile acts by the belligerent forces.