(*) One in which each scout maintains station relative to an assigned point on a barrier line while searching the surrounding area. Scouts are not stationary but remain underway and patrol near the center of their assigned stations. A scout is a surface ship, submarine, or aircraft.
FIXED STATION PATROL
Meaning of FIXED STATION PATROL in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012