Recon operations Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is reconnaissance
Obtaining information about activities and resources of an enemy or adversary. Meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics
Reconnaissance operations are_________
conducted in support of the ground maneuver commander
When is reconnaissance performed?
Before, during, and after each mission with all airframes
How is contact gained?
Through aviation with sensors or direct viewing
A recon force tailors the scheme of maneuver to focus on the recon objective without becoming decisively _____, _______, _______, or ______
Engaged, fixed, delayed, or distracted
Early and ______ reporting is critical to the successful execution of all recon ops
ACCURATE
What two things are essential to successful aviation recon operations?
Mobility and Maneuver
Position recon assets at the appropriate ____, ____, and _____
time, place,in the right combination to maximize capabilities
What does the “O” stand for in the fundamentals of Recon?
Orient on the Recon objective
What is engagement criteria?
Protocols that specify those circumstances for initiating engagement with and enemy force
What is the disengagement criteria?
When to allow enemy units to pass or when to cease engagement
What criteria is specific condition and size under which enemy unit contact may be avoided (similar to disengagement criteria, accept prior to engagement)
Bypass criteria
What is displacement criteria?
A set of conditions that must be met before assuming a follow on mission
Route reconnaissance is directed effort to obtain information about a ___________
specific route and all terrain from which the threat could influence movement
The four forms of reconnaissance are…
Route Recon
Zone Recon
Area Recon
Reconnaissance in force
What do you look for during an air route recon? HELL
Hazards to flight
Ease of navigation
Location of LZ/PZ
Location of enemy
The boundaries of a zone reconnaissance are _____ and require permission to extend reconnaissance
Restrictive
Zone reconnaissance operations are_____, ____, and ____ efforts designed to gain a significant amount of information
large, deliberate, and time consuming
Area recon focuses on obtaining detailed information about the terrain or enemy activity within a _________, and the __________
smaller geographic area, boundaries are permissive
LZ/PZ reconnaissance is _______ performed to determine the suitability for air assault operations
Type of area reconnaissance
Reconnaissance in force is utilized to discover or test the ________, _________, and ________ or to obtain other information
Enemy’s strength, dispositions, reactions
Tactical Considerations
Mission- can facilitate
Security- force to provide security
Location- LZ/PZ meets commander’s intent for distance
What are the differences between an area and zone reconnaissance?
ZONE: large, restrictive boundaries
AREA: Smaller, permissive boundaries
