TAR 102 Recon Patrol Organization and Duties Flashcards
1
Q
Essential Task of a Recon Patrol
A
Provide information for METT-TCL analysis
2
Q
Minimum Number of Security Elements
A
Two
3
Q
Types of Teams
A
- Reconnaissance team
- Security team
- Special purpose team
4
Q
Types of Elements
A
- Single Purpose
- Combined Purpose
5
Q
Elements of Single Purpose Team
A
- Danger of detection is greatest along avenues of approach
- Team has long range observation of the objective
- Objective is clearly defined
- PL can control teams while separated
6
Q
Elements of Combined Purpose Team
A
- Danger of detection is greatest from the objective
- Team has short range observation
- Objective not clearly defined
- PL is unable to control team while separated
7
Q
Basic Duties of a Recon Patrol
A
- Patrol Leader (PL)
- Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
- Point Man (PT)
- Navigator
- Pace Man
- Radio Operator
- Recorder
8
Q
Other Duties of a Recon Patrol
A
- Sketcher/photographer
- Aid Man/Corpsman
- Assistant Radio Operator
- Alternate Pace Man
- Fire Support Man
9
Q
Duties Common to All
A
- Continuous, 360 degree security
- Observation and reporting
- Personal health
- Cover and concealment
- Equipment
