Quiz 9 Flashcards
What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?
Gain and maintain contact
Orient on the objective
Retain freedom of maneuver
Report all information accurately and timely
Develop the situation
Do not leave reconnaissance forces in reserve
Ensure continual reconnaissance
What are the fundamentals of security?
Maintain enemy contact Orient on the element being secured Provide early and accurate warning Provide reaction time and maneuver space Provide continual reconnaissance
What are the technical considerations when conducting LZ/PZ Recon?
LONG LASS V
Landing formations
Obstacles and hazards in the landing area and vicinity
Number / Type of aircraft the LZ/PZ can support
Ground slope of the landing area
Load suitability
Approach and departure direction
Size of the available landing area
Surface conditions (Brown/white out)
Vulnerability
What is reconnaissance cueing?
Integration of one or more types of reconnaissance or surveillance systems to provide information that directs follow-on collecting of more detailed information by another system.
What is reconnaissance mixing?
Using two or more different assets to collect against the same intelligence requirement.
What is reconnaissance redundancy?
Using two or more like assets to collect against the same intelligence requirement.
What are the tenants of guidance for recon and security?
Focus
Tempo
Engagement/disengagement/bypass criteria
Displacement/BHO criteria
What are the primary IPB products required for deciding a COA?
- SITTEMP with the associated COA statement
- EVENTTEMP with the associated event matrix
- Relative combat power matrix for enemy forces.
Can Army Aviation recon units conduct all reconnaissance missions? If no, which ones?
No
Special reconnaissance
What are the tactical considerations for LZ/PZ recon?
Mission
Security
Location
What are the meteorological considerations for LZ/PZ recon?
Ceiling
Visibility
DA
Prevailing winds
