CH. 121 Recon BN Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the primary mission of a Recon BN?

Answer 1

-To conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine division and its elements.

Question 2

What is the Difference with Force/BN Recon units?

Answer 2

• Force Recon performs missions farther behind enemy lines and is employed by the Marine Expeditionary Force.
• BN Recon performs its missions closer to friendly lines and is employed by the division.

Question 3

What are the 10 tasks performed by a Recon BN?

Answer 3

• Conduct pre-H-hour recon
• Engage the enemy w/supporting arms as directed or authorized by the division commander.
• Implant and monitor sensors
• Capture selected prisoners
• Conduct specialized terrain recon like: beach,road/route, and HLZ,DZ, recon missions
• Conduct initial terminal guidance
• Perform special missions

Question 4

What is the organization of a Recon Bn?

Answer 4

• Headquarters,Service Comp, and 4 Recon companies
• Each Recon Comp includes a headquarters section and 3 platoons of surface swimmers and inflatable boat handlers.
• Limited # are trained as underwater swimmers and parachutists

Question 5

What is the sole objective of Recon training?

Answer 5

• Successful execution of the Recon Combat Mission.
• Capable of conducting undetected activities on enemy ground under conditions of limited support from sources outside the teams.
• Ex. Patrol movement, info collection submissions of patrol reports, debriefing, submission of final reports.
• Accomplished by stressing team integrity, balance, and realism throughout all phases of recon training

Question 6

What are the 4 phases of Recon training?

Answer 6

-Basic Individual Training, Advanced Individual Training, Basic Unit Training, and Advanced Unit Training

Question 7

What is included in Phase 1 of Basic Individual Training?

Answer 7

-Preparatory parachute training, Demolitions, Weapons Training and Re-qualification, Reporting routes and Communication, Communications Training, Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape Training, Intelligence Training, Prelimiary SCUBA Training

Question 8

What is included in Phase 2 of Basic Individual Training?

Answer 8

-Physical Training, Parachute Training, Swimmer Equipment Training, Scuba Qualification Training, Surf and Open Water Training, Submarine Training, Inflatable Boat Handling, Recon Patrolling, Initial Terminal Guidance Training

Question 9

What is included in Phase 3 of Basic Unit Training?

Answer 9

• Basic Unit Training is conducted to weld individuals into effective operating teams.
• Conducted concurrently w/ Advanced Individual Training

Question 10

What is included in Phase 4 of in Advanced Unit Training?

Answer 10

-Advanced Unit Training may be conducted in support of landing exercises planned by other units or during exercises and executed soley by the recon unit