Reconnaissance

Question 1

Recon Push

Answer 1

Recon forces report information to the commander that confirms the previously-determined
course of action. i.e., HQs pushes recon guidance to scouts.

Question 2

Recon Pull

Answer 2

Recon forces report information to the commander so that he can determine a course of action.
i.e., the reconnaissance information pulls the main body into a course of action. Time intensive

Question 3

Forms of Contact

Answer 3

• Observation
• Indirect Fire
• Direct Fire
• Obstacles
• Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear
• Aviation
• Reserves
• Electronic Warfare

Question 4

5 Forms of Reconnaissance Operations:

Answer 4

• Route reconnaissance
• Zone reconnaissance
• Area reconnaissance
• Reconnaissance in force
• Special reconnaissance