PB Priorities of Work
7) Mess plan 2 50%
Alert plan and stand to. The PL states the alert posture and stand to time. The plan ensures all positions are checked periodically, OPs are relieved periodically, and at least one leader is always alert. The patrol typically conducts stand to at a time specified by the unit SOP, such as 30 minutes before and after dusk or dawn.
3) Communication(continuous)
Communications are maintained with higher HQ, OPs, and within the unit. This may be rotated between the patrol's RTOs to allow accomplishment of continuous radio monitoring, radio maintenance, act as runners for the PL, or conduct other priorities of work.
1) Security(continuous) 5 100% - 33%
Confirm location of fighting positions for cover, concealment and observation, and fields of fire. SLs supervise placement of aiming stakes and Claymore mines.
1) Security(continuous) 3 100% - 33%
Employ all elements, weapons, and personnel to meet conditions of the terrain, enemy, or situation.
8) Rest
rest
Once the PL is briefed by the R&S teams and determines the area is suitable for a PB,
the leader establishes or modifies defensive work priorities in order to establish the defense of the PB
1) Security(continuous) 4 100% - 33%
Assign sectors of fire to all personnel and weapons. Develop squad sector sketches and platoon fire plan.
7) Mess plan 50%
At a minimum, security and weapons maintenance are performed prior to mess. Normally, no more than half the platoon eats at one time. Rangers typically eat one-to-three meters behind their fighting positions.
1) Security(continuous) 7 100% - 33%
Hasty fighting positions are prepared at least 18 inches deep (at the front) and sloping gently from front to rear, with a grenade sump, if possible.
7) Mess plan 4 50%
Sanitation and personal hygiene. The PSG and medic ensure a slit trench is prepared and marked. All Rangers brush their teeth, wash, shave. The PB doesn't leave trash behind.
1) Security(continuous) 6 100% - 33%
Only use one point of entry and exit, and count personnel in and out. Everyone is challenged, according to the unit SOP.
1) Security(continuous) 1 100% - 33%
Prepare to use all passive and active measures to cover the entire perimeter at all times, regardless of the percentage of weapons used to cover all of the terrain.
1) Security(continuous) 2 100% - 33%
Readjust after R&S teams return, or readjust based on current priority of work (such as weapons maintenance).
7) Mess plan 1 50%
Rest and sleep plan measurement: The patrol conducts rest as necessary, to prepare for future operations.
7) Mess plan 3 50%
Resupply: Distribute or cross-load ammunition, meals, equipment, and other items.
2) Withdrawal plan
The PL designates the signal for withdrawal, order of withdrawal, and the platoon rendezvous point or alternate PB. This includes a Black/Gold plan.
5) Weapons and equipment maintenance 100-150%
The PL ensures that machine guns, weapon systems, communications equipment, and night vision devices(as well as other equipment) are maintained. These items are not disassembled at the same time for maintenance(no more than 33% at a time), and weapons are not disassembled at night. If one machine gun is down, then security for all remaining systems is raised.
4) Mission preparation and planning
The PL uses the PB to plan, issue orders, rehearse, inspect, and prepare for future missions.
6) Water resupply 100%
The PSG organizes watering parties, as necessary. The watering party carries canteens in an empty rucksack or duffel bag, and has communications and a contingency plan prior to departure.