Reconnaissance Operations

Question 1

reconnaissance forces definition

Answer 1

reconnaissance forces conduct combined-arms reconnaissance operations to *determine enemy composition and disposition *

Question 2

Fundamentals of Reconnaissance

GORRDDE

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Four forms of recon

Answer 3

Route recon
Zone recon
Area recon
Reconnaissance in force

Question 4

Route minimal planning req.

DLTTM

Answer 4

Designation - start to end
Limits- how far off
Time - what time of day
Troops- equipment 
Mission- what’s your mission

Question 5

Tactical

MSL

Answer 5

Mission
Security
Location

Question 6

Technical

Answer 6

Landing Formation
Obstacles in landing area and vicinity
Number and type of Aircraft
Ground Slope
Load suitability
App & Departure direction
Size of available landing area
Surface Condition
Vulnerability

Question 7

Meteorological

VDWC

Answer 7

Visibility
Density Alt
Winds
Ceiling

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Zone - restrictive

Area recon - permissive (within the zone)

Question 9

Displacement Criteria:

	1.  Triggers for planned withdrawal, passage of lines, or reconnaissance handover. 

Conditions are:

Answer 9

― Event driven.
― Time driven.
― Threat driven.

Question 10

4 tempos

Answer 10

Rapid
Stealthy
Forceful
Deliberate

Question 11

What type of control measures a commander uses to define a zone reconnaissance?

Answer 11

lateral boundaries, a line of departure, and a limit of advance