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Question 1

Primary Mission of Reconnaissance Battalion

Answer 1

Conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine Division and its elements.

Question 2

Force Reconnaissance

Answer 2

Performs its mission farther behind enemy lines and is employed by the Marine Expeditionary Force.

Question 3

Battalion Reconnaissance

Answer 3

Performs its mission closer to friendly lines and is employed by the Division.

Question 4

Tasks of a Reconnaissance Battalion

Answer 4

10

Question 5

Recon BN Task 1

Answer 5

Conducts amphibious reconnaissance and advanced nautical navigation.

Question 6

Recon BN Task 2

Answer 6

Conducts pre & post-assault ground reconnaissance.

Question 7

Recon BN Task 3

Answer 7

Conducts surveillance to observe, identify, and report enemy activity, or other information of military significance, as deemed necessary by the Commander.

Question 8

Recon BN Task 4

Answer 8

Conducts specialized reconnaissance.

Question 9

Recon BN Task 5

Answer 9

Conducts long-range communications and digital imagery.

Question 10

Recon BN Task 6

Answer 10

Assists in the emplacing and recovery of ground sensors.

Question 11

Recon BN Task 7

Answer 11

Possesses specialized insert capability to include parachuting, combatant diving, and HRST.

Question 12

Recon BN Task 8

Answer 12

Provides initial and terminal guidance for helicopters, landing craft, and parachute operations.

Question 13

Recon BN Task 9

Answer 13

Conducts battlefield-shaping operations to include limited sniping and engagement of selected targets with supporting arms.

Question 14

Recon BN Task 10

Answer 14

Conducts post-strike reconnaissance to determine battle damage assessment.

Question 15

Organization of Recon Battalion

Answer 15

An organic unit of the Marine Division and is composed of a H&S Company and 4 Reconnaissance Companies

Question 16

Organization of a Recon Company

Answer 16

A Headquarters Section and 3 Platoons consisting of surface swimmers and as many inflatable boat handlers as necessary and limited number are trained as underwater swimmers and parachutists.

Question 17

Sole Objective of Reconnaissance Training

Answer 17

Successful execution of the reconnaissance combat mission.

Question 18

Successful Employment of Pre & Post-Assault Ground Reconnaissance

Answer 18

Requires that training programs develop reconnaissance teams which are capable of conducting undetected activities on enemy ground under conditions of limited support from sources outside the teams.

Question 19

Progressive Phases of Recon Training

Answer 19

Entry Level, Advanced Individual, Collection (Collective)

Question 20

Entry Level

Answer 20

(Core Skills - Level 1000

Question 21

Entry Level

Answer 21

The basic training that a Recon Marine receives at the Formal School in which the 0321 MOS is first attained (Basic Recon Course). These skills are the basic building blocks of the 0321.

Question 22

Advanced Individual

Answer 22

Core-Plus Skills - Level 2000

Question 23

Advanced Individual

Answer 23

Training that occurs at follow-on schools, or through monitored on-the-job training (MOJT) at the unit. Dive and jump tasks, are 2000 level events since their initial training setting occurs at schools following attendance at BRC and the awarding of the 0321 MOS.

Question 24

Collective

Answer 24

Unit Training - Level 4000 to 7000 events

Question 25

Collective

Answer 25

A collective event is an event that an unit would perform in combat. This training goes from squad/team events (4000 level) all the way to Battalion events (7000 level). It is the training that allows a unit to be able to meet and perform its Mission Essential Tasks

Question 26

Duty Areas

Answer 26

Patrolling, Urban Reconnaissance & Surveillance (R&S), Mounted R&S, Communications, Fire Support, Initial Terminal Guidance (ITG), NBC, Sensors & Beacons, Demolitions, Amphibious – Boats, Amphibious – Swimming, Underwater, Heliborne, Parachuting, Platoon Events, and Operations and Planning

Question 27

Specific Entry Level Training

Answer 27

Execute duties within a reconnaissance patrols, basic weapons handling (M16/M4, SAW, M203), land navigation, basic communications, calling for fire (indirect),

Question 28

Specific Entry Level Training

Answer 28

CBRNE, basic boat handling, operation and navigation, identifying foreign weapons, vehicles and equipment, emplacement of remote sensors, etc.

Question 29

Specific Advanced Individual Training

Answer 29

Write a patrol order, issue a warning order and operation order, lead a patrol, coordinate the resupply of a unit, operation of advanced weapon systems (240G, .50cal, MK-19, SASR, M40), demolitions, advanced nautical skills (over-the-horizon ops, cache a small craft),

Question 30

Specific Advanced Individual Training

Answer 30

duties and operations in a Reconnaissance Operations Center (ROC), operating from a hide, leading ambushes and raids, calling Close Air Support (CAS) missions, ITG, jump and dive operations, etc.

Question 31

Specific Collectie Training

Answer 31

Execute a deliberate ambush, engage a target with CAS (rotary or fixed-wing), conduct submarine operations, conduct sub-surface infill/exfiltration, conduct heliborne operations, conduct helicast/soft duck operations, clear rooms, houses, and buildings, conduct mounted and dismounted patrols, etc.

Question 32

Recon Team

Answer 32

The Basic Reconnaissance Unit that will conduct ground and amphibious reconnaissance operations.

Question 33

Recon Team

Answer 33

Possesses special insert/extract skills, in addition to special long-range communications and advanced information gathering equipment