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<strong>Troop</strong> headquarters.<br />
2–HMMWVs, with trailers.<br />
1–LMTV, with trailer.<br />
9–Inflatable boats with silenced motors.<br />
2–M249 SAW machine guns.<br />
1–.50 caliber machine gun.<br />
4–40-mm grenade launchers.<br />
1–SUAS.<br />
3–FBCB2 computers.<br />
Mortar section.<br />
2–60-mm mortars.<br />
Sniper squad.<br />
2–.50 caliber M107 sniper rifles.<br />
2–7.62-mm M110 sniper rifles.<br />
2–40-mm grenade launchers.<br />
Scout platoon headquarters (x2).<br />
1–HMMWV, with trailer.<br />
1–FBCB2 computer.<br />
Scout platoon (x2).<br />
6–M249 SAW machine guns.<br />
6–40-mm grenade launchers.<br />
3–Javelin command launch unit.<br />
KEY PERSONNEL<br />
Introduction<br />
1-14. A list of the key personnel within the DRT and members of the troop headquarters along with brief<br />
descriptions of their duties follow.<br />
TROOP COMMANDER<br />
1-15. The commander is responsible for the integration and synchronization of all reconnaissance assets<br />
and other enablers within the troop to accomplish the mission. The troop commander’s responsibilities<br />
include the following:<br />
Serves as the subject matter expert in reconnaissance and security fundamentals and critical<br />
tasks.<br />
Accomplishes all missions assigned to the troop in accordance with (IAW) the higher<br />
commander’s intent and scheme of maneuver.<br />
Plans and executes fires to support the troop’s missions.<br />
Preserves the reconnaissance capability of the troop.<br />
1-16. The commander can retain control of attachments at the troop level or task organize them to<br />
subordinate platoons. In some situations, the mission is best accomplished by delegating support and<br />
security of the attachment to a platoon leader (PL).<br />
EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />
1-17. The executive officer (XO) is the troop’s second in command, responsible for tracking and<br />
monitoring the tactical situation in the troop and squadron’s AO. He receives, verifies, and consolidates<br />
digital and voice tactical reports from the platoons and forwards them to the squadron and to adjacent and<br />
following units. When FBCB2 use is limited, the XO ensures that voice radio reports convert into digital<br />
reports to generate friendly and threat SA. The XO’s other duties include the following:<br />
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