combat patrol

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For ground forces, a tactical unit sent out from the main body to engage in independent fighting; detachment assigned to protect the front, flank, or rear of the main body by fighting if necessary. Also called fighting patrol. See also combat air patrol; patrol; reconnaissance patrol.

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They were assigned primarily as combat patrol personnel and could deploy to a location, conduct LCMR operations and redeploy to Camp Liberty with minimal effect on radar operations at the camp.

Fires brigade TAB: expanded and unique missions in OIF by Bossar, Albert G. / FA Journal

As one of three security forces squadrons in Iraq with an outside-the-wire combat patrol mission, CROWS offers an additional capability for the unit.

Air Force print news (April 28, 2006): CROWS gets airmen out of the ... by Barrett, Kristina / Defense AT & L

He also found himself serving as a Forward Air Controller, one of those stalwarts who inches his way through dense woods with the combat patrols, calling artillery and air strikes down upon the enemy.

Hardwick, William H. Down south; one tour in Vietnam by Puffer, Raymond / Kliatt

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