Re-structuring the BCT

[TAH]

True reconnaissance is merely finding and observing the enemy.

A bit of semantics here too, I think.

Some folks use the terms two reconnaissance and surveillance inter-changably. I do not.

A basic functional distinction often proposed is that surveillance tends to be more passive, the watch and listen mode, while reconnaissance tends to be more active,

A time and a place for both types of gathering intel.

My real basic issue with the BCT Recon Sqdrns was that they are out of step with current tactical reality and lack the ability for "Fight for Information" that now appears the more likely need, at least in Major Combat Operations.

COIN/Stability Ops is a whole other ballgame.

An intersesting note to me is that a USMC Division has both a Recon Bn (with the sneak and peek types) and a LAV Bn for "Classic" CAV missions.

TAH