121 Amphibious Recon BTN Flashcards
Primary mission of recon BTN
Conduct ground recon and observation in support of mar div and its elements
Force recon units performs _______
It’s mission farther behind enemy lines and is employed by marine expeditionary force
10 tasks of recon BTN
Amphibious recon
Surveillance
Specialized recon
P re and post ground recon
I nitial/terminal guidance for helos
P ost strike
E mplace ground sensors
B attlefield shaping
L ongoing range comms
S pecilized insert capabilities
Organization of RECON BTN
Hq
Recon company x4
Organization of RECON company
HQ
Recon PLT x3
What is the sole OBJ of recon training
Successful execution of the recon combat mission
What are the progressive phases of recon training
Entry
Advanced individual
Collective
Entry level training
Core skill 1000
Basic training
MOS 0321 on completion
Advanced individual training
Core plus -2000
Follow on schools
Monitored on job training
Dive/jump tasks
Collective training
Unit trying 4000 to 7000 Squad/Team 4000 BTN events 7000 Perform mission essential tasks Events ordered in increased complexities
Specific training requirements
ENTRY training
Basic WPN- M16/4, SAW, M203 Recon patrols Land nav ID foreign WPN Basic comms Basic boat handling CBRNE
Collective training
Advanced WPN 240g,.50cal,MK19,SASR,M240 Write patrol order, lead patrol Coordinate resupply ADV nautical skills Demo Ambushing Raids Close air support
Specific training
COLLECTIVE training
Deliberate ambush Engage target with CAS Submarine ops Sub surface infill/excellent Helo ops Helicast/soft duck ops Clear houses/rooms/Bldgs
Recon team
Basic Recon Unit Conduct ground/amphibious recon
Perform in any environment
Special skill: insert/extract, long range comms, adv info gathering equip, collect and process battlefield info
