Source: MCTP 3-01A Scouting and Patrolling

1. Planning
   1. Definition of a Patrol
   2. Purpose of Patrolling
   3. Intelligence
      1. Intelligence Cycle
      2. Intelligence Requirements
      3. Intelligence Collection
   4. Types of Patrols
      1. Combat Patrols
      2. Reconnaissance Patrols
   5. Patrol Movement Techniques
      1. Foot
      2. Mounted
      3. Waterborne
   6. Tenets of Patrolling
      1. Detailed Planning
      2. Productive Rehearsals
      3. Thorough Reconnaissance
      4. Positive Control
      5. All-Around Security
      6. Every Marine a Collector
   7. Planning Considerations
      1. Route Planning
      2. Fire Support Planning
      3. Explosive Hazards
      4. Environmental Considerations
   8. Unit Commander’s Duties
      1. Determining Patrol Requirements
      2. Assigning Units
      3. Providing Adequate Planning Time
      4. Providing the Patrol Leader Information
      5. Providing Special Skills and Equipment
      6. Providing Miscellaneous Support
      7. Supervising the Patrol Leader's Plan and Preparations
      8. Debriefing the Patrol
   9. Patrol Leader Duties
      1. Begin Planning
      2. Arrange Reconnaissance
      3. Make Reconnaissance
      4. Complete the Plan
      5. Issue the Order
      6. Supervise
   10. Combat Operations Center Coordination
       1. Watch Officer Responsibilities
       2. Manual Control Procedures
       3. Technical Control Procedures
       4. Information Provided to the Combat Operations Center
       5. Information Provided to the Patrol
2. Patrol Organization
   1. Organization
   2. Elements and Teams within Patrols
      1. Elements
      2. Teams
   3. Patrol Enablers
      1. Organic Enablers
      2. Supporting Enablers
   4. Key Leader Responsibilities
      1. Patrol Leader
      2. Assistant Patrol Leader
      3. Element Leaders
      4. Team Leaders
      5. Radio Operator
      6. Unit Corpsman
3. Types of Patrols
   1. Types of Patrols
   2. Combat Patrols
      1. Task Organization
      2. Equipping Combat Patrols
   3. Raid Patrols
   4. Ambush Patrols
      1. Purpose of Ambushes
      2. Types of Ambushes
      3. Factors for a Successful Ambush
      4. Planning Considerations
      5. Executing the Ambush
   5. Security Patrols
      1. Purpose of Security Patrols
      2. Task Organization and Equipment
      3. Planning Considerations
      4. Techniques
   6. Contact Patrols
      1. Purpose of Contact Patrols
      2. Task Organization and Equipment
      3. Planning Considerations
      4. Techniques
   7. Reconnaissance Patrols
      1. Purpose of Reconnaissance Patrols
      2. Fundamentals of Reconnaissance
      3. Task Organization
      4. Equipment
   8. Types of Reconnaissance Patrols
   9. Tracking
4. Movement to and from the Objective Area
5. Establishing and Operating a Patrol Base
6. The Scout as a Hunter
7. Scouting Activities in Support of Intelligence Collection
8. Scout Observation and Employment
9. Tracking
10. Scouting Within a Population
11. Fieldcraft