Training and Evaluation Outline Report

Status: Proposed
09 Feb 2017
Effective Date: N/A

Task Number: 17-PLT-4025

Task Title: Conduct Reconnaissance Handover (Scout Platoon)

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Supporting Reference(s):

Step Number Reference ID Reference Name Required Primary

ATP 3-20.97 Cavalry Troop Yes No
ATP 3-20.98 RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON Yes Yes

Conditions: The platoon is conducting operations in a live training environment independently or as part of a company or larger force and receives
an operation order (OPORD) to conduct reconnaissance handover with another platoon. The platoon is conducting operations at night in a dynamic
operational environment (OE) against a single threat. The platoon either accepts reconnaissance and security (R&S) responsibilities from a forward
platoon or is relieved of these responsibilities by a rearward platoon. The platoon has communication with adjacent units and higher headquarters. The
platoon has guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE).

Dynamic Operational Environment: Requires three or more operational and two or more mission variables change during the execution of the
assessed task.

Single Threat: Regular, irregular, criminal, or terrorist forces. Some iterations of this task should be performed in MOPP 4.

Standards: The platoon conducts reconnaissance handover IAW ATP 3-20.98, the order, and the higher commander's guidance. The platoon
ensures continuous observation is maintained of all the assigned area/zone, named areas of interest (NAI), targeted areas of interest (TAI), targets, and/
or the enemy force. The platoon assumes responsibility IAW order, guidance of the area/zone, NAI, TAI, targets, and/or enemy force upon completion of
the handover. The platoon leader ensures critical information is transmitted between elements using the communications system that allows timely
decisions by the higher headquarters. The platoon complies with the ROE.

The platoon has 6 of 7 (85%) of the platoon leaders and 80% of the Soldiers present at training against the platoons authorized strength. The platoon
attains 90% on performance measures, 100% on critical performance measures, and 90% on leader performance measures achieving a T (fully trained).

Note: Platoon leaders are the platoon leader, platoon sergeant, section leader (x2), squad leader (x3), and team leader (X2) applicable.

Live Fire Required: No

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 Assess

P-
T-

U
P
T

Task Assessment
80-89%
>=90%

<=79%
% Leader
Performance
Measures 'GO'
% Critical

<All
All

Performance
Measures 'GO'
80-90%

65-79%

51-64%
>=91%

<=50%
% Performance
Execute

Measures 'GO'
External Eval Yes No

Task Statements
75-79%

60-74%
>=80%

<=59%
% of Soldiers

DANGER
Present at

Cue: The platoon receives an OPORD to conduct reconnaissance handover.

75-84%

65-74%

60-64%
% of Leaders
>=85%

<=59%

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Present at
Training/Authorized
Objective Task Evaluation Criteria Matrix:

Plan and Prepare

Training A live training environment is required for external evaluation of this task and to achieve a T or T-
Environment task assessment. The constructive training environment can be used to replicate non-available
(L/V/C) enablers.
Night Day
Environment
Operational

Static (Single
SQD & PLT

Dynamic

Threat)

Threat)
(Single

Safety Risk: Low

Remarks: None

None
Notes:

None
 WARNING
None

CAUTION
None

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 Performance Steps and Measures
NOTE: Assess task proficiency using the task evaluation criteria matrix.

NOTE: Asterisks (*) indicate leader steps; plus signs (+) indicate critical steps.

STEP/MEASURE GO NO-GO N/A

Plan
1. The platoon gains and/or maintains situational understanding using available communications
equipment, maps, intelligence summaries, situation reports (SITREPs), and other available information
sources. Intelligence sources include the company intelligence support team (COIST), unmanned aircraft
systems (UASs) and unattended ground sensors (UGSs).
+ 2. The platoon leader receives the mission to conduct reconnaissance handover and begins execution
of troop leading procedures (TLP) (Refer to Task 71-CO-5100, Conduct Troop-leading Procedures).
* 3. The platoon leader issues the warning order (WARNORD).
a. General location of operation.
b. Initial task organization.
c. Initial operational timeline.
d. Reconnaissance to initiate.
e. Movement to initiate.
f. Planning and preparation instructions (to include planning timeline).
g. Information requirements.
h. Commander's critical information requirements.
+ 4. The platoon leader conducts mission analysis focusing on the directed mission, enemy forces and
their capabilities, terrain and weather effects, troops available, time available to execute the operation,
and civil considerations (METT-TC) and develops a tentative plan.
Note: Reconnaissance handover is similar to battle handover (BHO) in that it may be conducted in conjunction with other tasks such as relief in
place, linkup, and passage of lines.
a. Plans and identifies main and supporting efforts by phase.
b. Conducts Mission Analysis:
(1) Utilizes and disseminates intelligence products.
(2) Conducts terrain analysis considering observation, avenues of approach, key terrain,
obstacles, and cover and concealment (OAKOC).
(3) Identifies the enemy courses of action.
(4) Determines areas inaccessible or unavailable to platoon (such as religious structures, cultural
sites, or anything specified by an agreement between the US and involved nation(s)).
(5) Determines information requirements necessary to refine the plan.
c. Plans and conducts reconnaissance (only if the platoon is the relieving force):
(1) Develops a reconnaissance plan that supports answering the information requirements
determined during mission analysis.
(2) Develops a reconnaissance plan that provides early and accurate warning.
(3) Utilizes reconnaissance assets (if available).
(4) Develops a reconnaissance plan that confirms protection requirements for friendly forces,
installations, routes, and actions within the area of operations.
d. Plans operations:
(1) Receives information from higher HQ provided by reconnaissance, forward, or follow-on forces
and refines the plan as necessary.
(2) Refines mission analysis utilizing maps, imagery, air-ground operations assets, and other
available capabilities (if provided).
(3) Coordinates for redundant surveillance using imagery, SIGINT, UASs, and UGSs to assist in
maintaining enemy contact during reconnaissance handover (if available).
(4) Creates a communications plan with platoon or higher HQ.
(a) Exchanges frequencies, net identification, communications security (COMSEC) keys, and/or
signal operating instructions (SOIs) with forward, follow-on, or security force as necessary.
(b) Exchanges recognition signals to prevent fratricide (if applicable).
(5) Develops a linkup plan to coordinate passage of lines or bypass with platoon.
(6) Coordinate graphic control measures (GCM) to facilitate RHO and provide the flexibility
required to respond to changes in the situation:
(a) Movement to and throughout the area in which the RHO will be conducted.
(b) Actions within the area of operation.
(c) Fire support throughout the operation.
(d) Enabler support throughout the operation (if applicable).
(7) Mission command requirements.
(a) Coordinates transfer and acceptance of mission command between units, as necessary.
(b) Determine location and criteria for RHO with the platoon.
(c) Directs platoon to maintain security or accept handover as required.

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 (d) Selects contact points or linkup points to collocates reconnaissance platoon CPs as
necessary.
(e) Plans for integration of non-digital elements.
(f) Identify and coordinate for target handover, as necessary.
(g) Exchange plans.
(8) Develops the scheme of movement and maneuver:
(a) Plans to orient on the area for reconnaissance handover (RHO).
(b) Plans to maneuver elements to coordinate positioning of platoon assets to accept
reconnaissance and/or target handover from an advantageous position.
(c) Utilizes offensive and defensive techniques (OPs, battle positions, patrols, checkpoints, etc.)
to maintain reconnaissance efforts and security.
(d) Plans to provide early and accurate warning by conducting continuous reconnaissance.
(e) Plans the use of air-ground assets to support reconnaissance operations (if available).
(f) Maintains the flexibility to mass attached engineers to reduce significant obstacles.
(g) Plans for the use of enablers as necessary.
(h) Develops contingency plans.
(9) Develops the fire support plan that nests with higher headquarters’ fire support plan:
(a) Plans for indirect fire and target handover to include dissemination of fire support control
measures.
(b) Confirms the task and purpose of fires.
(c) Plans fires to support reconnaissance.
(d) Ensures target locations cover existing and emplaced obstacles that support the scheme of
movement and maneuver.
(e) Develops an observation plan that incorporates observer redundancy.
(f) Finalizes target locations and attack guidance.
(g) Requests critical friendly zone(s) (CFZ) and no-fire area(s) (NFA) as necessary to protect
friendly units, and critical and defended assets.
(h) Synchronize indirect fires and exchanging fire support
(FS) information.
(10) Develops the protection plan:
(a) Integrates higher headquarters’ obstacle intelligence (OBSTINTEL) requirements into the
priority intelligence requirements (PIR) and reconnaissance plan.
(b) Confirms immediate unit-wide dissemination of OBSTINTEL.
(c) Coordinates for and distributes terrain visualization products from the higher headquarters’
terrain section's Digital Topographic Support System (DTSS) for passage of lines, linkup, bypasses,
known or suspected enemy positions, key terrain, and weapon emplacements.
(d) Identifies required mobility, countermobility, and survivability tasks throughout the operation.
(11) Develops the sustainment plan:
(a) Develops the casualty evacuation plan.
(b) Develops the maintenance plan.
(c) Develops the resupply plan for routine and emergency situations.
(d) Includes prepositioned classes of supply as necessary.
(12) The platoon leader integrates risk management throughout TLPs.
+ 5. The platoon leader issues the OPORD (only if the relieving force).
* 6. The platoon leader conducts confirmation briefs with subordinates immediately after OPORD is
issued to ensure subordinates understand commander's intent, specific tasks, concept of the operation,
and relationship between their mission and the other units in the operation.
Prepare
* 7. The platoon leaders prepares for reconnaissance handover by undertaking the following:
a. Supervises subordinate TLPs to ensure planning and preparations are consistent with the
commander's intent.
b. Conduct a backbrief to the commander prior to the rehearsal.
c. The platoon conducts the following rehearsals as required:
Note: Rehearsals are of paramount importance before executing any plan.
(1) Actions on contact.
(2) Linkup procedures.
(3) Exchange of required information.
(4) Passage of lines.
(5) Handoff targets.
d. Conduct precombat checks and inspections.
e. Ensure the platoon conducts sustainment activities.
f. The platoon issues FRAGORDs as necessary to address changes to the plan identified during
the rehearsal.
Execute
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 + 8. The platoon executes reconnaissance handover. The platoon:
Note: The platoon may conduct RHO with follow-on or security (stationary) forces, accept RHO from a forward force, or provide mission command
for the handover.
a. Uses reliable digital and radio voice linkup to exchange critical information.
b. Uses recognition signals as the distance closes between the forces to prevent fratricide.
c. Coordinates positioning of external assets to accept reconnaissance and/or target handover from
an advantageous position.
d. Establishes surveillance of designated areas and/or acquires enemy forces based on the specific
information requirements (SIR), commander's critical information requirements (CCIR), and attack
guidance.
e. Accepts indirect fire handover by submitting calls for fire by the forward force as necessary.
f. Accepts target handover from the forward force through acquisition of designated targets IAW the
fire support plan and/or attack guidance.
g. Exchanges information and positions in a face-to-face linkup.
* 9. The platoon leader exercises mission command over the reconnaissance handover.
a. Establishes communications with the forward/follow-on/security force.
b. Moves and positions to maintain communications and coordinates handover as necessary.
(1) Identifies areas, targets, and/or enemy forces requiring handover between forces.
(2) Establishes criteria (trigger) for handover as necessary.
(3) Directs platoon to maintain surveillance or accept handover as required.
c. Collocates with forward/follow-on/security force command post as necessary.
d. Continuously reports the following to disseminate information between the forward/follow-
on/security force and/or its higher headquarters as a minimum:
(1) Current enemy activity to include location, size, and composition, which:
(a) If moving, reports direction of movement, formation, and estimated rate of advance.
(b) If defending, reports orientation, obstacle locations, perceived engagement areas, flanks,
proposed breach sites if applicable, and reserves if known.
(2) Friendly actions to include location, size, and activities of combat and sustainment elements.
(3) Status of area surveillance with respect to purpose for observation.
(4) Positions and status of supporting units.
e. Coordinates activation and/or shifting of fire support control measures as necessary. The
platoon:
(1) Ensures platoon leadership acknowledge changes to fire support control measures.
(2) Ensures its higher headquarters and/or forward/follow-on/security forces are aware of changes
to fire support control measures.
f. Coordinates transfer of the mission command between the platoon and higher headquarters IAW
order and/or SOP. The platoon:
(1) Ensures designated units have established communications with the gaining headquarters prior
to reconnaissance handover.
(2) Establishes contact with elements for which the platoon is accepting mission command prior to
reconnaissance handover.
g. Occupies contact or linkup points to coordinate passage or bypass with forward/follow-
on/security force. The platoon:
(1) Confirms recognition signals.
(2) Exchanges passage information IAW order or SOP.
(3) Guides follow-on units to appropriate location.
h. Confirms reconnaissance handover is complete when specified criteria are met.
(1) Accepts handover from forward units when forward/follow-on/security element has initiated
surveillance or acquired enemy force.
(2) Conducts handover when follow-on or security force confirms surveillance of area or gained
contact with enemy force.
(3) Conducts handover with forward/follow-on/security force when designated reconnaissance
handover line is activated.
+ 10. Platoon leader accepts reconnaissance handover from a forward force IAW the order and/or SOP.
The platoon:
a. Displays correct recognition signal IAW the SOI or SOP as necessary.
b. Establishes communications with higher headquarters and the forward force as necessary.
c. Coordinates positioning of external assets to accept reconnaissance and/or target handover from
an advantageous position.
(1) NAIs.
(2) TAIs and/or preplanned targets.
(3) High-payoff targets (HPT) and/or enemy forces.
d. Establishes surveillance of designated areas and/or acquires enemy forces based on the specific
information requirements (SIR), commander's critical information requirements (CCIR), and attack
guidance.
e. Accepts indirect fire handover by submitting calls for fire by the forward force as necessary.

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 f. Accepts target handover from the forward force through acquisition of designated targets IAW the
fire support plan and/or attack guidance.
g. Completes reconnaissance handover after platoon acknowledge they have initiated surveillance
of designated areas and/or gained contact with identified enemy forces.
+ 11. The platoon conducts reconnaissance handover with a follow-on force IAW the order and/or the
SOP. The platoon:
a. Displays correct recognition signal IAW the SOI or SOP as necessary.
b. Occupies covered and concealed positions and/or establishes observation posts (OP) as
necessary to maintain surveillance of areas and/or enemy forces. The platoon:
(1) Establishes restrictive fire control measures around positions and/or OPs as required.
(2) Maintains weapons orientation toward the enemy, engaging in self-defense as necessary.
Note: OR
c. Bypasses the enemy, avoiding decisive engagement, to continue reconnaissance while
maintaining contact with enemy forces. The platoon:
(1) Maintains weapons orientation toward the enemy engaging in self-defense as necessary.
(2) Uses appropriate movement techniques and covered and concealed routes based on mission,
enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil considerations (METT-
TC).
(3) Employs indirect fires to suppress the enemy in contact and screen friendly movement as
required.
d. Relay follow-on force calls for fire until the force's designated fire support element accepts fires
handover.
e. Conducts target handover when the follow-on force acknowledges it has acquired the designated
target.
f. Completes reconnaissance handover after follow-on force acknowledges it has initiated
surveillance of designated areas and/or gained contact with identified enemy forces.
+ 12. The platoon conducts reconnaissance handover with a security (stationary) force to its rear IAW
order and/or SOP.
a. Confirms security force has occupied positions to provide overwatch and assist the platoon’s
rearward passage of lines.
b. Employs indirect fires to suppress enemy in contact and screen friendly movement.
c. Disengages by element while maintaining contact using platoon and other reconnaissance
assets. The platoon:
(1) Maintains weapons orientation toward the enemy engaging in self-defense as necessary.
(2) Uses appropriate movement techniques and covered and concealed routes based on METT
TC to the passage points.
d. Submits calls for fire to the designated security force fire support element (FSE) as necessary
after indirect fire handover.
e. Conducts target handover when the security force acknowledges it has acquired the designated
target.
f. Completes reconnaissance handover when the security force acknowledges it is observing
designated locations and/or has gained contact with designated enemy forces.
Assess
13. The platoon reports completion of reconnaissance handover to their higher headquarters upon
completion.
14. The platoon consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.
15. The platoon continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE / EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION 1 2 3 4 5 M TOTAL
TOTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
EVALUATED
TOTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO
TRAINING STATUS GO/NO-GO
ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 M

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

Mission(s) supported: None

MOPP 4: Sometimes

MOPP 4 Statement: None

NVG: Sometimes

NVG Statement: None

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Prerequisite Collective Task(s): None

Supporting Collective Task(s):

Step Task Number Title Proponent Status

Number
2. 71-CO-5100 Conduct Troop Leading Procedures for Companies 71 - Combined Arms (Collective) Approved
8. 17-TRP-4011 Conduct Area Reconnaissance - Troop 17 - Armor (Collective) Approved
8. 07-2-9005 Conduct a Linkup (Platoon-Company) 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved
8. 17-TRP-4010 Conduct Zone Reconnaissance - Troop 17 - Armor (Collective) Approved
9. 07-2-9006 Conduct a Passage of Lines as the Passing Unit 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved
(Platoon-Company)
10. 07-CO-3036 Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Company) 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved

OPFOR Task(s):

Task Number Title Status

71-CO-8506 OPFOR Execute Countereconnaissance Approved

Supporting Individual Task(s):

Step Number Task Number Title Proponent Status

071-326-0515 Select a Movement Route Using a Map 071 - Infantry (Individual) Approved
171-121-4034 Coordinate With Adjacent Units 171 - Armor (Individual) Approved
171-121-4038 Supervise Local Security 171 - Armor (Individual) Approved
171-300-0083 Enforce Rules of Engagement (ROE) 171 - Armor (Individual) Approved
171-620-0052 Conduct a Reconnaissance Handover at 171 - Armor (Individual) Approved
Company/Troop Level

Supporting Drill(s):

Step Drill Drill Title Drill Type Proponent Status

Number Number
07-3-D9501 React to Direct Fire Contact Battle Drill 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved
07-3-D9504 React to Indirect Fire Battle Drill 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved
07-3-D9508 Establish Security at the Halt Battle Drill 07 - Infantry (Collective) Approved

Supported AUTL/UJTL Task(s):

Task ID Title
ART 6.4.5.2 Conduct Battle Handover from Response Forces to Tactical Combat Forces

TADSS

TADSS ID Title Product Type Quantity

71-02/15/1 Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator (RVS) System Bay DVC 1
Assembly
71-03/7 Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) Mobile DVC 1
Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer (RVTT)
71-02 Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) Fixed Site DVC 1
Installation

Equipment (LIN)

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 LIN Nomenclature Qty
No equipment specified

Materiel Items (NSN)

NSN LIN Title Qty

No materiel items specified

Environment: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning.
Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training
resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to the current Environmental Considerations manual and the current
GTA Environmental-related Risk Assessment card. .

Safety: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with ATP 5-19, Risk Management. Leaders will complete the
current Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet in accordance with the TRADOC Safety Officer during the planning and completion of each task and
sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Note:
During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during
times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM
3-11.4, Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Protection, FM 3-11.5, Multiservice Tactics,
Techniques, and Procedures for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Decontamination. .

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