MANEUVER TECHNIQUES RECONNAISSANCE Aircrews use LOW LEVEL, CONTOUR, and NOE terrain flight modes based on the probability of enemy contact and available terrain. LOW LEVEL: Characterized by a constant altitude and airspeed. Enemy contact is not likely. CONTOUR: Characterized by a varying airspeed and altitude generally conforming to the contours of the earth. Enemy contact is possible. NOE: Characterized by a varying airspeed and altitude as close to the earth’s surface as vegetation, obstacles visibility and ambient light will permit. Enemy contact is likely.

RECONNAISSANCE MANEUVER TECHNIQUES Troop movements are conducted using TRAVELING, TRAVELING OVERWATCH and BOUNDING OVERWATCH movement techniques. TRAVELING: The traveling technique is used for moving aircraft in formation rapidly on the battlefield when enemy contact is unlikely, or when speed is required to evade the enemy. It requires all aircraft flying in formation to move at the same relative speed.

MANEUVER TECHNIQUES RECONNAISSANCE TRAVELING OVERWATCH: The traveling overwatch technique is normally used when aircraft are conducting a reconnaissance when speed is essential and enemy contact is possible. It requires the lead aircraft to move constantly and a trail aircraft to move as necessary to maintain an overwatch position.

MANEUVER TECHNIQUES RECONNAISSANCE BOUNDING OVERWATCH: The bounding overwatch technique is also normally used when conducting reconnaissance and enemy contact is expected. It is the slowest movement technique and requires the overwatching and bounding aircraft to occupy successive positions that offer observation and fields of fire. Each aircraft bounds separately while the other aircraft overwatches the movement. Length of the bound depends on the terrain, visibility, and the effective range of the overwatching weapon system.

MANEUVER TECHNIQUES OVERWATCH RECONNAISSANCE OVERWATCH Overwatch includes both observation and suppression. The overwatching aircraft, in its concealed position, continues to observe the area as well as the moving or bounding aircraft. Primarily, the overwatching aircraft enhances the survivability of the bounding aircraft by alerting the team member of an enemy sighting or suspicious activity. If the enemy is contacted, the overwatching aircraft assists by providing suppressive fire if needed.