Reconnaissance

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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


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