EXECUTE AREA/ZONE RECONNAISSANCE SNK80208 Developed by: NCOATD United States NCO Academy Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5450 1

Conduct METT-T Analysis

Critical Tasks - 1 Reconnoiter all terrain Inspect and classify all bridges Locate suitable fording or crossing sites Inspect and classify all Overpasses Underpasses Culverts

Critical Tasks - 2 Locate Locate bypasses Mines Obstacles Barriers Locate bypasses Find and report all enemy forces

Select Platoon Org. Two or three team organization for cavalry scout platoon Two, three, or four team organization for battalion scout platoon

Add Control Measures Zone Area Lateral Boundary Line of Departure Line of Departure Limit of Advance Limit of Advance Identifiable Terrain Contact points Additional Phase lines Check Points Contact Points Phase Lines Check Points

Conduct Reconnaissance - 1 Conduct movement to Start Point Execute the LD Identify/report all enemy within sector Collect/report terrain information Locate suitable fording or crossing sites

Conduct Reconnaissance - 2 Locate/evaluate all bridges Locate/evaluate all overpasses, tunnels Locate minefields or any other obstacles Determine existence of any NBC Submit appropriate reports

Summary Conduct Troop Leading Procedures Move the platoon to and deploy at the LD Execute the LD Identify/report all enemy within sector Collect/report on all required information