Reconnaissance
During what phase of the mission is reconnaissance conducted?
Before, during, and after
Meteorological Considerations of LZ/PZ
Ceiling and vis DA Winds
Tactics Employment Techniques
Concealed Overt Lead-trail Orbits Figure eights Keyhole
Army aviation reconnaissance forces
Determine enemy composition and disposition and gather combat information on terrain and populations
Report all information rapidly and accurately
Early and accurate reporting is critical to the successful execution of all recon operations
3 Conditions under displacement criteria that triggers planned withdrawal, passage of lines, or reconnaissance hand over?
Event driven Time driven Threat driven
Negative contact at an NAI does not need to be passed on T/F
False
What are the commanders reconnaissance guidance elements? (4)
Focus Tempo Engagement/disengagement/bypass criteria Displacement/battle handover criteria
Orient on the recon objective
Focus on the reconnaissance objective without becoming decisively engaged, fixed, delayed, or distracted
What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance? (GORRDDE)
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
Recon operations are conducted in support of who?
Ground maneuver commander
Technical characteristics of LZ/PZ (LONGLASSV)
Landing formation Obstacles and hazards Number and type of aircraft Ground slope Load suitability Approach/departure directions Size of are Surface condition (brown/white out) Vulnerability
Gain and maintain enemy contact
Locates enemy and maintains contact with smallest force possible to prevent initial decisive engagement
Tactical considerations when conducting LZ/PZ recon (MSL)
Mission Security Location
Retain freedom to maneuver
Mobility and maneuver are essential to successful aviation recon operations
What are the differences in control measures between an area and zone reconnaissance?
Nature of the boundaries (restrictive vs. permissive)
area reconnaissance
Obtain info about the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area (permissive)
Zone reconnaissance
Obtain info on all routes, obstacles, terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries (restrictive)
Route reconnaissance
Obtain information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that route
Do not keep recon assets in reserve
Position recon assets at the appropriate time, place, and in the right combination to maximize their capabilites
What are the four types of tempo?
Rapid Stealthy Deliberate Forceful
In aviation contact is most often gained visually through the use of
Sensors or direct viewing
The minimum planning requirements when conducting a route recon?
Start point, release point, designation of route Mission start times and duration Size and composition of friendly force utilizing the route
4 Forms of reconnaissance
Zone Area Route Reconnaissance in force