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Chapter 3 good observation and fields of fire. If the Scouts receive fire from the threat, they return fire, but only with the intent of breaking direct fire contact. 3-102. The scout or element in contact sends a contact report to the PL and follows as soon as possible with a SPOTREP using the SALUTE format (size, activity, location, unit identification, time, and equipment). If the scout or element in contact is unable to report or cannot report quickly, another team in the section must report. 3-103. Scouts that are not in contact temporarily halt in covered terrain, monitor the incoming reports, and plot the situation on their maps. Once they determine that they cannot be influenced by the threat or are not needed to support the element in contact, they continue their mission with the PL’s approval. The PL or PSG relays the contact report to the commander, followed as soon as possible by a SPOTREP and updates. STEP 2 – EVALUATE AND DEVELOP THE SITUATION 3-104. The Scouts next concentrate on defining what they are up against. If they have not sent a SPOTREP to this point, they initially focus on getting enough information to send one. If they have not been detected by the threat and time is available, the Scouts reconnoiter the threat position, emphasizing stealth and the use of additional assets such as SUASs. If the threat is aware of their presence, the Scouts conduct reconnaissance to get detailed information on threat dispositions. 3-105. When direct fire contact occurs, the reconnaissance or scout platoon employs indirect and direct fires to suppress or fix the threat while maneuvering to get information. The Scouts attempt to confirm or determine threat size, composition, activity, orientation, and weapon system locations. Once the Scouts determine what they are up against, the PL updates the SPOTREP. STEP 3 – CHOOSE A COURSE OF ACTION AND MANEUVER THE FORCE 3-106. Developing the situation is a critical step in choosing the correct COA and providing an accurate, timely report to the commander. Once the DRT commander has enough information to make a decision, he selects a COA that is within the capabilities of the troop; that allows the DRT to continue the reconnaissance as quickly as possible; and that supports the commander’s concept of the operation. He considers various possible COAs, based on well-developed tactics, techniques or procedures, and battle drills, to react appropriately to the types of contact the platoon may encounter. At a minimum, the platoon must rehearse and be ready to execute these potential COAs: Disengage from threat or contact. Maintain contact and bypass. Maintain contact to support an attack on an inferior force. Conduct an attack against an inferior force. Conduct a hasty defense. Conduct RHO. Conduct BHO, if applicable. 3-107. Once the platoon in contact has developed the situation and the DRT commander has enough information to make a decision, he selects a COA. He ensures that the COA is within the capabilities of the troop, that it allows the platoons to continue the reconnaissance as quickly as possible, and that it supports the squadron commander’s concept of the operation. The DRT commander should consider all available COAs. Once he decides on a COA, he recommends the action to the squadron commander, providing information on how the DRT COA will affect the squadron’s situation. (For further details on each of these COAs, see FM 3-20.98.) STEP 4 – EXECUTE THE COURSE OF ACTION 3-108. If the DRT commander has anticipated the threat situation the platoon is reporting, he will already have addressed the contingency in the OPORD and given guidance on which COA the platoon should execute. In such a case, the PL can evaluate the situation, choose the predetermined COA consistent with the commander’s intent or concept, and execute it without further guidance. The DRT commander keeps the squadron commander informed of what he is doing as he executes the COA. STEPS 5 – RECOMMEND A COURSE OF ACTION TO THE HIGHER COMMANDER 3-109. Once the DRT commander selects a COA, keeping in mind his squadron commander’s intent, he reports it to his commander, who has the option of disapproving it based on its impact on his mission. To avoid delay, unit TACSOP may provide automatic approval of certain actions. 3-26 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010
Chapter 4 Security Operations Security operations are undertaken by a commander to allow for early and accurate warning of enemy action, time, maneuver space for the protected force to react to the threat, and effective use of the protected force. By the nature of their design, reconnaissance units are inherently involved in security in some capacity regardless of the specific mission they are conducting. Reconnaissance efforts assist in providing information that enhances the security of maneuver forces. Reconnaissance units are also given missions that are intended to specifically provide security for other forces. These missions are most often given to motorized reconnaissance units due to their mobility and increased firepower. Dismounted reconnaissance units may also execute limited security missions as part of a larger security operation. The DRT is well suited for security operations involving severely restricted and urban terrain where their unique capabilities offer an advantage over a motorized reconnaissance unit. SECTION I – TEXT REFERENCES 4-1. Table 4-1 consolidates the references to additional information. Table 4-1. Guide for subjects referenced in text Subject References Reconnaissance and Cavalry Squadron FM 3-20.96 Combined Arms Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Operations FM 3-90.119 Reconnaissance and Cavalry Troop FM 3-20.971 Tactics FM 3-90 SECTION II – OVERVIEW SECURITY PLANNING GUIDANCE 4-2. Effective DRT security operations require the reconnaissance squadron commander’s guidance, defined in terms of: Focus. Tempo. Engagement/displacement criteria. 4-3. This guidance answers basic questions the troop commander needs to know to plan and execute his mission and in turn provide his own guidance to subordinate leaders. (Refer to FM 3-20.96 for more detailed information.) Note. The commander can specify different guidance for each phase of a security operation and can adjust the components of his guidance at any point in the operation. 16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 4-1
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