Videos tagged with Patrol Base Operations

This guide outlines the key training elements of the Army Ranger School Mountain Phase, as presented by Nikko Ortiz. It covers advanced mountaineering skills, tactical operations like patrols and ambushes, and the mental fortitude required to succeed. The instruction emphasizes realistic scenarios, including MEDEVAC drills and reacting to weapon malfunctions, highlighting the rigorous demands placed on students.

This guide details the establishment and operation of a patrol base, emphasizing priorities of work like security, weapons maintenance, hygiene, chow, and sleep. It covers tactical movement, establishing security through short and long halts, conducting reconnaissance, and maintaining operational readiness in a simulated combat environment. The instruction highlights the importance of planning, control, and common sense in maintaining unit effectiveness and troop welfare.