BWS Academics - Reconnaissance BWS Academics - Security (Does't cover entire test)

Question 1

Recon operations are conducted in support of who?

Answer 1

The ground maneuver commander

Question 2

During what phase of the mission is reconnaissance conducted?

Answer 2

Before, During and After

Question 3

Negative contact at an NAI does not need to be passed on? (True/False)

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In aviation contact is most often gained visually through the use of:

Answer 4

Visually through the use of sensors or direct viewing

Question 5

What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?

Answer 5

• Gain and maintain enemy contact
• Orient on the reconnaissance objective
• Report all information rapidly and accurately
• Retain the freedom of maneuver
• Develop the situation rapidly
• Do not keep recon assets in reserve
• Ensure continuous reconnaissance

Question 6

What are the commanders 4 reconnaissance guidance elements?

Answer 6

• Focus
• Tempo of reconnaissance
• Engagement/disengagement/bypass criteria
• Displacement/battle handover criteria

Question 7

What are the 4 types of tempo:

Answer 7

• Rapid
• Forcefull
• Stealthy
• Deliberate

Question 8

What are the 3 conditions under displacement criteria that triggers planned withdrawal, passage of lines, or reconnaissance handover?

Answer 8

• Event driven
• Time driven
• Threat driven

Question 9

What are the differences in control measures between an area and zone reconnaissance?

Answer 9

The nature of the boundaries (Area = permissive / Zone = restrictive)

Question 10

What are the 4 forms of reconnaissance?

Answer 10

• Zone reconnaissance
• Area reconnaissance
• Route reconnaissance
• Reconnaissance in force

Question 11

Which form of reconnaissance is the most time consuming:

Answer 11

Zone reconnaissance

Question 12

What are the types of control measures a commander uses to define a zone recon?

Answer 12

By establishing control measures such as lateral boundaries, a line of departure, and limit of advance

Question 13

What are the tactical considerations when conduction an LZ/PZ recon?

Answer 13

• Mission
• Security
• Location

Question 14

What are the minimum planning requirements when conduction a route recon?

Answer 14

• SP, RP, Designation
• Start times and duration
• Size and composition friendly force utilizing the route

Question 15

NAI is short for:

Answer 15

Named area of interest

Question 16

7 things to consider before doing reconnaissance:

Answer 16

• Station time
• Sensor capabilities
• Voice and digital common ranges
• Airspace coordination measures
• Bandwith
• Weather considerations
• Maintenance / crew availability

Question 17

OAKOC is a acronym for:

Answer 17

• Observations and fields of fire
• Avenues if approach
• Key terrain
• Obstacles and movement
• Cover and concealment

Question 18

When is zone reconnaissance normally conducted?

Answer 18

• Enemy situation is vague
• Existing knowledge of the terrain is limited
• Combat operations have altered the terrain

Question 19

The technical characteristic of LZ/PZ include: (longlassv)

Answer 19

• Landing formation
• Obstacles and hazards in the landing area and vicinity
• Number and type of aircraft the LZ/PZ can support
• Ground slope of the landing area
• Load suitability
• Approach and departure directions
• Size of the available landing area
• Surface Condition
• Vulnerability

Question 20

Meterological conditions regarding LZ/PZ reconnaissance:

Answer 20

• Ceiling and visibility
• Density altitude
• Winds

Question 21

Why would you do a Reconnaissance in force?

Answer 21

As a test to see if your Intel sticks

Question 22

5 types of employment techniques for accomplish reconnaissance:

Answer 22

• Concealed (NOE / use sun/moon to mask)
• Overt (No attempt to hide)
• Lead-trail (2 a/c share duties)
• Orbits
• Figure eights
• Keyhole