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6-41. Leaders planning for a patrol base must consider the mission, passive and active security measures. A patrol base must be located so it allows the unit to accomplish its mission:

• Observation posts and communication with observation posts.
• Patrol or platoon fire plan.
• Alert plan.
• Withdrawal plan from the patrol base to include withdrawal routes and a rally point, rendezvous point, or alternate patrol base.
• A security system that makes sure specific individuals are awake at all times.
• Enforcement of camouflage, noise, and light discipline.
• The conduct of required activities with minimum movement and noise.
• Priorities of work.

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