Term
| What is the primary mission of the Recon Battalion? |
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Definition
| primary mission of the reconnaissance battalion is to conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine division and its elements. |
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Term
| What is the difference between force reconnaissance units and reconnaissance units? |
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Definition
| The force recon unit performs its mission farther behind enemy lines and is employed by the Marine Expeditionary Force. Battalion recon performs its mission closer to friendly lines and is employed by the division. |
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Term
| What are the ten task performed by a recon battalion? |
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Definition
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conduct amphibious recon and advanced nautical navigation.
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conducts pre & post-assault ground recon.
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conducts surveillance to observe, identify, and report enemy activity, or other information of military significance, as deemed necessary by the commander.
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conducts specialized recon
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conducts long-range communications and digital imagery.
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assists in the emplacing and recovery of ground sensors.
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possesses specialized insert capability to include parachuting, combatant diving, and HRST.
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provides initial and terminal guidance for helicopters, landing craft, and parachute operations
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conducts battlefield-shaping operations to include limited sniping and engagement of selected targets with supporting arms.
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conducts post-strike reconnaissance to determine battle damage assessment.
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Term
| What type of unit is the reconnaissance battalion? |
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Definition
| The reconnaissance battalion is an organic unit of the Marine division and is composed of a headquarters and service company and four reconnaissance companies. |
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Term
| What does each reconnaissance company consist of? |
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| 1 headquarters section and 3 plattons. |
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Term
| What is the sole objective of recon training? |
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Definition
| The sole objective of reconnaissance training is successful execution of reconnaissance combat mission. |
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Term
| What are the progressive phases of reconnaissance training? |
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Definition
Entry Level Training
Advanced Individual Training
Collection (Collective) Training |
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Term
| Explain entry level training. |
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Definition
(Core Skills - Level 1000 events)
This is the basic trining that a recon Marine receives at the Formal School in which the 0321 MOS is firec attained. |
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Term
| Explain Advanced Individual Training. |
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Definition
(Core Plus Skills - Level 2000 events)
This is training that occurs at follow-on schools, or through monitored on-the-job training at the unit. |
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Term
| Explain Collective Training. |
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Definition
(Unit Training - Level 4000 to 7000 events)
A collective event is an event that an established unit would perfor in combat. Goes from squad/team events (4000 level) all the way to battalion events (7000 level) |
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Term
| What are the specific training requirements of the Entry Level Training? |
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Definition
execute duties within a recon patrol
basic weapons handeling
land navigation
basic communications
calling for fire (indirect)
CBRNE
basic boat handling
operation and navigation
indifying foreign weapons , vehicles and equipment |
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Term
| What are the specific training requirements of the Advanced Individual Training? |
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Definition
write a patrol order, issue a warning and operation order
lead a patrol
coordinate the resupply of a unit
operation of advanced weapon systems
demolitions, advanced nautical skills
duties and operations in a recon operations center
operating from a hide
leading ambushes and raids
calling close air support missions, ITG, jump and dive ops |
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Term
| What are the specific training requirements of the Collective Training? |
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Definition
execute a deliberate ambush
engage a target with CAS
conduct submarine operations
conduct sub-surface infil/exfiltration
conduct heliborne operations
conduct helicast/soft duck operations
clear rooms, houses, and buildings
conduct mounted and dismounted patrols |
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