ROUTE CLEARANCE IN THE WIDE AREA SECURITY FIGHT

摘要

Utilization of the route clearance patrol in the wide area security fight is achieved by spending hours interacting with the population, providing presence in areas of interest, and protecting the force by deliberate clearance of the routes. Ultimately, the ability of the route clearance patrol to concurrently attack the threat network while clearing explosive hazards sets the patrol apart as a necessary compontent of the wide area security fight. Wellprepared units, route sanitation, the presence of named areas of interest, and deliberate urban clearance will significantly influence success in protecting the force in NTC and wartime operations.