U.S. Marine Corps MCRP 2-10A.6 (Formerly MCWP 2-25) Ground Reconnaissance Operations 4 April 2018

U.S. Marine Corps MCRP 2-10A.6 (Formerly MCWP 2-25) Ground Reconnaissance Operations 4 April 2018

The document "MCRP 2-10A.6 Ground Reconnaissance Operations" by the U.S. Marine Corps is a comprehensive guide on ground reconnaissance operations. This summary covers the first 13 pages of the 407-page document. Introduction and Change Notices: It begins with formal statements about public release approval and notices regarding gender-neutral language edits. There's an emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the content while updating terminology and publication control numbers (Pages 1-3). Foreword and Purpose: The foreword highlights the publication's intent to establish doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures for ground reconnaissance within the Marine Corps. It's designed for officers and enlisted personnel involved in directing, planning, and executing ground reconnaissance missions. It aims to assist commanders and staff of Marine air-ground task force units in integrating ground reconnaissance into their planning and operations (Page 4). Table of Contents Overview: The contents include chapters on full spectrum operations, units and organizations, command and control, mission development, planning overview, reconnaissance operations, methods of maneuver, communications, and intelligence operations and reporting dissemination (Page 5). Ground Reconnaissance Operations: This section provides a detailed overview of ground reconnaissance support for various Marine Corps operations, including offensive and defensive operations, stability and counterinsurgency operations, reconnaissance and security operations, crisis response, intelligence, and battlespace framework. It also discusses different types of employment concepts and risk assessments (Pages 5-6). Units and Organizations: The document details the characteristics, missions, organization, and concept of employment for various reconnaissance units such as Radio Reconnaissance Platoon, Ground Sensor Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, Reconnaissance Battalion, Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Scout Sniper Platoon, and their roles in joint and other service assets (Pages 6-7). Command and Control: This chapter covers command and control aspects, including command and support relationships, general support, direct support, and various command, control, and coordination functions. It details the roles and responsibilities of different sections like G-2/S-2, Intelligence Operations Center, and Surveillance and Reconnaissance Coordination Center (Pages 7-8). Mission Development and Planning Overview: It outlines the phases of planning, including arranging for reconnaissance, making reconnaissance, completing the plan, issuing orders, and supervision. The document also covers insertion, infiltration, execution, exfiltration, extraction, and recovery phases (Pages 8-9). Reconnaissance Operations: This section discusses different types of reconnaissance operations, such as area, zone, route, force-oriented, bridge, leader’s reconnaissance, amphibious, and underwater reconnaissance. It also includes planning considerations and support to amphibious operations (Pages 9-10). Methods of Maneuver: The document explores various methods of maneuver in reconnaissance operations, including surface waterborne, helocast, subsurface waterborne, helicopterborne, airborne, dismounted ground, and mounted ground operations. It details the planning considerations, capabilities, and limitations of each method (Pages 10-12). Communications and Imagery Collection: This chapter focuses on communications networks, radios, and the elements of successful communications in reconnaissance operations. It also discusses imagery collection and transmission, including types of objective sketches and electronic warfare considerations (Pages 12-13).