1. Best Scout Competition
2019 Gainey Cup
Best Scout Competition
22 APR – 3 MAY 2019

2. Suggested References
 Until the ALARACT and official Tasks, Conditions, and Standards are published, it is recommended that interested units/squads focus their efforts on the following tasks and military doctrine:
: Construct a Field-Expedient Antenna
: Perform a Map Reconnaissance
: Conduct Vehicle Tactical Navigation
: Operate an AN/PRC-150 HARRIS Radio
: Operate the Laser Target Locator Module AN/PED-5
: Operate the Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System
: Locate a Target by Grid Coordinates
: Adjust Indirect Fire
: Estimate Range
: Identify Combat Vehicles
: Prepare a Situation Report (SITREP)
031-COM-1050: Report Information of Potential Intelligence Value
171-COM-4079: Reporting
: Conduct the Reconnaissance of an Obstacle
: Establish an OP
: Conduct an Area Reconnaissance
Battle Drill 1: React to Contact
: Percentage of Slope
: Evaluate a Casualty
081-COM-1001: CASEVAC

3. Suggested References
STP 17-19D1-SM-TG: Soldier’s Manual and Training Guide, MOS 19D, Cavalry Scout Skill Level 1, June 2018
STP 17-19D2-SM-TG: Soldier’s Manual and Training Guide, MOS 19D, Cavalry Scout Skill Level 2, July 2018
STP 17-19D3-SM-TG: Soldier’s Manual, MOS 19D, Cavalry Scout Skill Level 2, February 2018
STP SMCT: Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks, Warrior Leader Skills Level 2, 3, and 4, September 2008
TC : Integrated Weapons Training Strategy, June 2015
FM 3-98, Reconnaissance and Security Operations, July 2015
ATP , Reconnaissance Platoon, April 2013
ATP , Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, November 2014
CALL Handbook, 17-12, Reconnaissance and Security Commander’s Handbook, April 2017
CALL Handbook, 17-20, Radio and System Operators, Version 2, August 2017