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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 />

16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 1-5

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