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Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance. Lesson Objectives. Describe the five point contingency plan used during a reconnaissance mission Describe the three types of reconnaissance Describe the various techniques and methods used during reconnaissance Plan a reconnaissance patrol. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MSL 301, Lesson 07b: Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance
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Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance
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MSL 301, Lesson 07b: Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance
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Lesson Objectives Describe the five point contingency plan
used during a reconnaissance mission Describe the three types of
reconnaissance Describe the various techniques and
methods used during reconnaissance Plan a reconnaissance patrol
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MSL 301, Lesson 07b: Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance
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Define Recon:
Reconnaissance Operations Defined:Reconnaissance operations are undertaken to obtain (by visual observation or other detection methods) information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy. They are designed to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographical, or geographical characteristics and the indigenous population of a particular area (FM 1-02). REF: FM 3-21.8, Chapter 1, Section 1-225, Page 1-42 (Mar 07)
Reconnaissance is conducted to provide the commander with information that has tactical value concerning the enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations within an AO.
FM 3-20.98, Reconnaissance and Scout Platoon, Chapter 3, page 3-1 Introduction.(3 August 2009)
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MSL 301, Lesson 07b: Squad Tactics-Reconnaissance
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Fundamentals of Reconnaissance Ensure continuous reconnaissance. Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve. Orient on the reconnaissance objective. Report all information rapidly and accurately. Retain freedom of maneuver. Gain and maintain threat contact. Develop the situation rapidly.
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Common Reconnaissance Terms PIR-Priority Information Requirements IR- Information Requirements- Terrain, Enemy,
Civil CCIR- Commander’s Critical Information
Requirements ORP- Objective Rally Point OP- Observation Post
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Types of ReconnaissanceAreaZoneRoute *Reconnaissance in Force
* NOTE: Although the FM 3-21.8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, lists a fourth type of reconnaissance,Reconnaissance in Force, Cadets will concentrate on the three listed above (area, zone, and route)
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Area Recon “Area reconnaissance is a directed effort to obtain detailed
information concerning the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area”
Common Steps Establish and secure ORP Employ Security and Surveillance Teams to observe
objective/observation plan Deploy Recon Team(s) Reassembling Teams at ORP Disseminate information to all team members Reporting Return to friendly lines
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Area Recon (2)12
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•Cloverleaf method: Starting from 6 o’clock position•Team A moves clockwise 6-12 o’clock•Team B moves counter-clockwise 6-12•Both teams meet at 12 distribute PIR/IR•Then continues clock direction• Meet at 6, distribute PIR/IR return to ORP
Team ATeam B
Team BTeam A
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Area Recon (3)
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Zone Reconnaissance Conducted to obtain information on all the enemy,
terrain, and routes within a specific zone defined by set boundaries
Three Methods Moving Elements
Fan Box Converging routes Successive sector
Stationary Teams Multiple Area Recon
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Zone Recon- Moving Elements-Fan Method
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Zone Recon- Moving Elements- Box Method
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Zone Recon- Moving Elements- Converging Routes Method
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Zone Recon- Moving Elements- Successive Sector Method
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Route Reconnaissance A route reconnaissance is conducted to obtain
detailed information on one route, a route recon provides: Detailed information about trafficability on the
route and all adjacent terrain Detailed information about an enemy activity or
enemy force moving along a route Sites for emplacing hasty obstacles to slow
enemy movement Obstacles, CBRN contamination, and so forth
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Route Recon Considerations Preferred method is fan; intersecting routes must be reconnoitered
for a distance greater than enemy direct fire weapons Conditions likely to affect friendly movement:
Presence of the enemy. Terrain information. Location and condition of bypasses, fords, and obstacles. Choke points. Route and bridge conditions.
Platoon should use a different return route. Roads should be treated as a danger area. Patrol report submitted in overlay format.
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Fan Method of Route Recon
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Reconnaissance Commonalities Movement
Avoid paralleling the objective Maintain stealth Don’t cross the LOA Use cover + concealment
Dissemination of Information Reconnaissance Log Panoramic sketch Terrain sketch SALUTE Report
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Reconnaissance Commonalities (cont)Five Point Contingency Plan
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Reconnaissance Commonalities (cont)
What to Report
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Closing Summary Review Questions???