Reconnaissance Training Sample Clauses

Reconnaissance Training. ‌ Typical reconnaissance training involves small groups of troops, from squad to platoon strength (4 to 40 soldiers), patrolling on foot. This training may take place in all types of terrain, as well as on roads and trails. In many respects, reconnaissance training resembles dismounted maneuver training, but does not involve excavating large defensive fighting positions and does not have the same type of vehicular support. Small, ▇▇▇▇▇ defensive fighting positions may be constructed using available terrain and natural material to provide temporary shelter and cover. Construction material is limited to dead or downed trees and low-growing vegetation. Rocks may not be used to construct defensive fighting positions. At PTA the SOP requires the use of sand bags rather than rocks. No live-fire is involved in reconnaissance training although blank ammunition may be used where allowed. Reconnaissance training occurs at PTA.