BWS Academics - Reconnaissance BWS Academics - Security (Does't cover entire test) Flashcards
Recon operations are conducted in support of who?
The ground maneuver commander
During what phase of the mission is reconnaissance conducted?
Before, During and After
Negative contact at an NAI does not need to be passed on? (True/False)
False
In aviation contact is most often gained visually through the use of:
Visually through the use of sensors or direct viewing
What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?
- 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
What are the commanders 4 reconnaissance guidance elements?
- Focus
- Tempo of reconnaissance
- Engagement/disengagement/bypass criteria
- Displacement/battle handover criteria
What are the 4 types of tempo:
- Rapid
- Forcefull
- Stealthy
- Deliberate
What are the 3 conditions under displacement criteria that triggers planned withdrawal, passage of lines, or reconnaissance handover?
- Event driven
- Time driven
- Threat driven
What are the differences in control measures between an area and zone reconnaissance?
The nature of the boundaries (Area = permissive / Zone = restrictive)
What are the 4 forms of reconnaissance?
- Zone reconnaissance
- Area reconnaissance
- Route reconnaissance
- Reconnaissance in force
Which form of reconnaissance is the most time consuming:
Zone reconnaissance
What are the types of control measures a commander uses to define a zone recon?
By establishing control measures such as lateral boundaries, a line of departure, and limit of advance
What are the tactical considerations when conduction an LZ/PZ recon?
- Mission
- Security
- Location
What are the minimum planning requirements when conduction a route recon?
- SP, RP, Designation
- Start times and duration
- Size and composition friendly force utilizing the route
NAI is short for:
Named area of interest
7 things to consider before doing reconnaissance:
- Station time
- Sensor capabilities
- Voice and digital common ranges
- Airspace coordination measures
- Bandwith
- Weather considerations
- Maintenance / crew availability
OAKOC is a acronym for:
- Observations and fields of fire
- Avenues if approach
- Key terrain
- Obstacles and movement
- Cover and concealment
When is zone reconnaissance normally conducted?
- Enemy situation is vague
- Existing knowledge of the terrain is limited
- Combat operations have altered the terrain
The technical characteristic of LZ/PZ include: (longlassv)
- 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
Meterological conditions regarding LZ/PZ reconnaissance:
- Ceiling and visibility
- Density altitude
- Winds
Why would you do a Reconnaissance in force?
As a test to see if your Intel sticks
5 types of employment techniques for accomplish reconnaissance:
- Concealed (NOE / use sun/moon to mask)
- Overt (No attempt to hide)
- Lead-trail (2 a/c share duties)
- Orbits
- Figure eights
- Keyhole
