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The primary mission of the Reconnaissance Battalion
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is to conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine Division and it's Elements.
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Basic Recon. Battalion mission
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Where does Force Recon perform it's mission?
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Farther behind enemy lines
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Where does Battalion Recon perform it's mission?
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Closer to friendly lines (employed by division)
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What are the Ten tasks performed by a Reconnaissance Battalion?
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•Conduct Pre-H-Hour reconnaissance
•Engage the enemy with supporting arms as directed or authorized by the Division Commander •Implant and Monitor Sensors •Capture selected prisoners •Conduct specialized terrain reconnaissance including beach, road/route, and HLZ/DZ reconnaissance missions •Conduct initial terminal guidance •Perform special missions |
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How is the recon battalion organized?
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Organic to Division, HQ, Service company, 4 recon companies
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Each recon company is organized how?
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HQ section and 3 platoons (surface swimmers, boat handlers, underwater swimmers, and parachutists)
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What is the sole objective of Reconnaissance training?
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Successful execution of the Reconnaissance combat mission
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Reconnaissance training progresses through what 4 phases?
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Basic/Advanced (individual) Basic/Advanced (unit)
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What topics are taught during Phase-1 training?
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Pre parachute, demolition, weapons, reporting routes of communications, communications training, SERE (survival, evasion, resistance, and escape), Intel, Pre SCUBA
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What topics are taught during Phase-2 training?
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Physical training, Parachute, swimmer equipment, SCUBA, Surf/Open water swimming, submarine entering/exiting, inflatable boat, recon patrolling, initial terminal guidance
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What is the purpose of Phase-3 training?
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To weld individuals into effective operating teams
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What exercises are supported during Phase-4 of training?
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Those planned by other units or solely by the Recon unit
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Training should often occur off base and when?
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At least half should occur at night and at varied locations
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