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FM/BG-1494 · v1.01

Levels of reconnaissance

Code: FM/BG-1494
Kind: Guide
Version: v1.01 8mos ago
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Platforms: As its document
Published by: Cpl Ross 4 Feb 2026
Last material change: v1.00 Initial Version

6 words added, 3 words removed.

v1.00

Gold ~~StandardA~~ comprehensive reconnaissance of the Area of Operations (AO), thoroughly exploring all available reconnaissance methods and producing a detailed patrol report. This is a dedicated operation focused solely on intelligence gathering. Silver ~~StandardOnly~~ the most critical and obvious terrain features are assessed, with key findings communicated directly to the Field Leader. This involves the reconnaissance team joining the operation early, focusing on essential intel. Bronze ~~StandardLimited~~ to the axis of advance and its immediate surroundings, with information passed to relevant callsigns. Typically involves scouts moving ahead of an advancing force to gather basic intel reporting back to the most relevant callsign.

v1.01

Gold Standard A comprehensive reconnaissance of the Area of Operations (AO), thoroughly exploring all available reconnaissance methods and producing a detailed patrol report. This is a dedicated operation focused solely on intelligence gathering. Silver Standard Only the most critical and obvious terrain features are assessed, with key findings communicated directly to the Field Leader. This involves the reconnaissance team joining the operation early, focusing on essential intel. Bronze Standard Limited to the axis of advance and its immediate surroundings, with information passed to relevant callsigns. Typically involves scouts moving ahead of an advancing force to gather basic intel reporting back to the most relevant callsign.

Gold ~~StandardA~~ Standard A comprehensive reconnaissance of the Area of Operations (AO), thoroughly exploring all available reconnaissance methods and producing a detailed patrol report. This is a dedicated operation focused solely on intelligence gathering. Silver ~~StandardOnly~~ Standard Only the most critical and obvious terrain features are assessed, with key findings communicated directly to the Field Leader. This involves the reconnaissance team joining the operation early, focusing on essential intel. Bronze ~~StandardLimited~~ Standard Limited to the axis of advance and its immediate surroundings, with information passed to relevant callsigns. Typically involves scouts moving ahead of an advancing force to gather basic intel reporting back to the most relevant callsign.