121 Amphibious Recon BN

Question 1

What is the primary mission of the recon BN?

Answer 1

To conduct ground recon and observation in support of the Marine Division

Question 2

Which recon unit performs its mission farther behind enemy lines and is employed by the MEF?

Answer 2

force recon

Question 3

Which recon unit performs its mission closer to friendly lines and is employed by the division?

Answer 3

BN recon

Question 4

What is the make up of the recon BN?

Answer 4

1 H&S Company and four recon companies

Question 5

What is the make up of a recon company?

Answer 5

1 HQ section and three platoons

Question 6

What is the make up of each recon platoon?`

Answer 6

Surface swimmers and as many inflatable boat handlers as necessary

Question 7

What are the three phases of recon training?

Answer 7

entry level training, advanced individual training, collective training.

Question 8

What MOS is achieved at the completion level 1000 events during recon entry level training?

Answer 8

0321

Question 9

What are the ten tasks performed by a recon BN? (7 conducts, 1 possesses, & 1 provides)

Answer 9

-Conducts amphibious recon and advanced nautical navigation, -conducts pre-post assault ground recon - conducts surveillance to observe, identify and report enemy activity, -Conducts specialized recon - Conducts long range comm and Digital imagery -Conducts battlefield happing operations to include limited sniping and engagement of selected targets with supporting arms - Conducts post strike recon -Possesses specialized insert capabilities -provides initial and terminal guidance for helicopters, landing craft, and parachute operations