FM 17-98 SCOUT PLATOON

prepare to support a deliberate breach. With higher approval, he orders the platoon to continue the reconnaissance and
security tasks necessary to support a deliberate breach operation. He also begins coordinating with, and passing
information to, the element responsible for conducting the deliberate breach (see Figure 3-12F).
SECTION 7 — INFILTRATION AND EXFILTRATION
INFILTRATION
Infiltration is a form of maneuver that the scout platoon can use to penetrate the enemy security zone or main battle
area to accomplish a specific task. It is most commonly used by ground reconnaissance assets, although aerial
platforms may also employ tactics based on infiltration techniques.
During infiltration, the platoon’s elements use predesignated lanes to reach their objective without being detected or
engaged by the enemy. The infiltrating elements employ cover, concealment, and stealth to move through identified or
templated gaps in the enemy array. Purposes of infiltration include the following:
• Reconnoiter a specified area and establish OPs.
• Emplace remote sensors.
• Establish communications relay capability for a specific period in support of other reconnaissance operations.
• Determine enemy strengths and weaknesses.
• Locate unobserved routes through enemy positions.
• Determine the location of high-payoff enemy assets.
The scout platoon can infiltrate by squads, by sections, or as a complete platoon. Figures 3-13A through 3-13C
illustrate an infiltration operation.