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6-4. There are several specific purposes which can be accomplished by patrolling—

• Gathering information on the enemy, on the terrain, or on the populace.
• Regaining contact with the enemy or with adjacent friendly forces.
• Engaging the enemy in combat to destroy him or inflict losses.
• Reassuring or gaining the trust of a local population.
• Preventing public disorder.
• Deterring and disrupting insurgent or criminal activity.
• Providing unit security.
• Protecting essential infrastructure or bases.

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