SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT OBJECTIVE ADA Site TL ARR G SL TL AR R G SQUAD RECON (Area) – Conducted to obtain information about a specified location and the area around it. -In an area reconnaissance, the squad uses surveillance or vantage-points around the objective from which to observe it and the surrounding area. Planning Considerations and sequence of actions: -The leader may include a surveillance team in his recon of the objective from the ORP. -If required the leaders positions other surveillance elements about the objective. -After observing the objective for a specified time, all elements return to the RP and ORP and report their observations to the leader or the recorder. -Once all information is collected, it is disseminated to every soldier. NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent.

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT TL ARR G SL TL AR R G OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT TL ARR G SL TL AR R G - Squad Column Formation - Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT ORP SECURITY OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT ORP SECURITY G TL AR R SL TL R AR G 5 GOTWA OBJECTIVE ADA Site -Once ORP is established and security is set, the SL gives the stay behind TL a 5-point contingency plan. -Recon teams are counted out of the ORP.

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G -Observe/Recon the area to determine the best locations to observe from. -SL issues a 5-pt contingency plan and then sends out the recon teams. Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for mission exec. -Line up rucks OBJECTIVE ADA Site 5 GOTWA

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G -Recon teams go to their designated locations and observe for specified time (if possible). -The intent is NOT to be compromised (detected). Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for mission exec. -Line up rucks OBJECTIVE ADA Site 5 GOTWA Observe

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G -After observing for designated time, return to the RP (link up point and quickly disseminate information (if possible)). Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for mission exec. -Line up rucks OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G -Move back to the ORP and continue to report observations to the leader and other squad members. Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for mission exec. -Line up rucks OBJECTIVE ADA Site Be ready to use running password, number combination, or challenge and password to reenter the ORP.

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for follow-on mission execution -Sharing information amongst Squad -Recovering equipment OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT RP ORP SECURITY R SL TL R G AR G -SL has to call information to higher and prepare for follow-on mission(s) or standby for further instructions. ACE SALUTE SITREP Tasks that may be occurring -Security -Prepare for follow-on mission execution -Sharing information amongst Squad -Recovering equipment OBJECTIVE ADA Site

SQUAD RECON FM 7-8, p N AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE RALLY POINT OBJECTIVE ADA Site TL ARR G SL TL AR R G SQUAD RECON (Area) – Conducted to obtain information about a specified location and the area around it. NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. -In an area reconnaissance, the squad uses surveillance or vantage-points around the objective from which to observe it and the surrounding area. Planning Considerations and sequence of actions: -The leader may include a surveillance team in his recon of the objective from the ORP. -If required the leaders positions other surveillance elements about the objective. -After observing the objective for a specified time, all elements return to the RP and ORP and report their observations to the leader or the recorder. -Once all information is collected, it is disseminated to every soldier.