FM 3-98 Reconnaissance and Security Operations JULY 2015 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online (https://armypubs.us.army.mil/doctrine/index.html). To receive publishing updates, please subscribe at http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/new_subscribe.asp FM 3-98 Field Manual Headquarters No. 3-98 Department of the Army Washington, DC, -XO\ Reconnaissance and Security Operations Contents Page PREFACE............................................................................................................... v INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... vi Chapter 1 IMPORTANCE OF RECONNAISSANCE AND SECURITY AND ROLES OF CAVALRY ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................... 1-1 Section I – Role of the Cavalry Formation in Unified Land Operations ...... 1-1 Section II – Cavalry Employment in Unified Land Operations ..................... 1-5 Cavalry in Unified Land Operations ....................................................................1-5 General Employment of Cavalry Units ............................................................... 1-6 Reconnaissance Considerations at Echelons Above Brigade ........................... 1-7 Brigade Operations Officer and Squadron Employment within the BCT ......... 1-10 Section III – Organizations............................................................................. 1-17 Brigade Combat Team ..................................................................................... 1-18 Cavalry Squadrons ........................................................................................... 1-19 Cavalry Troops ................................................................................................. 1-19 Scout Platoon ................................................................................................... 1-20 Chapter 2 THREAT ............................................................................................................. 2-1 Section I – Understanding the Threat ............................................................. 2-1 Enemies and Adversaries................................................................................... 2-2 Section II – Potential Threat Groups .............................................................. 2-3 States .................................................................................................................. 2-3 Section III – Threat Characteristics and Organization .................................. 2-4 Threat Capabilities, Tactics, and Techniques .................................................... 2-5 Countering Adaptations and Retaining the Initiative .......................................... 2-7 Chapter 3 SHAPE, ENGAGE, AND CONSOLIDATE GAINS ............................................ 3-1 Section I – Understanding the Operational Environment ............................ 3-1 Section II – Shaping the Environment ............................................................ 3-3 Section III - Engagement Activities ................................................................. 3-4 Section IV – Influence ...................................................................................... 3-6 Section V – Consolidation of Gains ................................................................ 3-6 Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. i Contents Chapter 4 MISSION COMMAND ......................................................................................... 4-1 Section I – Mission Command For Reconnaissance and Security .............. 4-1 Mission Command ..............................................................................................4-1 Reconnaissance and Security Operations ..........................................................4-2 Section II – Exercise of Mission Command .................................................... 4-4 The Operations Process .....................................................................................4-4 Section III – Integrating Processes and Continuing Activities ................... 4-23 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield .........................................................4-24 Targeting ...........................................................................................................4-24 Timely Reporting and Assessment ...................................................................4-24 Update the Collection Plan ...............................................................................4-26 Screen Reports ................................................................................................. 4-26 Correlate Reports to Requirements ..................................................................4-26 Provide Feedback and Revise Scheme of Maneuver .......................................4-27 Chapter 5 RECONNAISSANCE .......................................................................................... 5-1 Section I – Fundamentals, Methods, and Management ................................ 5-1 Fundamentals .....................................................................................................5-1 Reconnaissance Techniques ..............................................................................5-2 Reconnaissance Methods ...................................................................................5-2 Reconnaissance Management ...........................................................................5-4 Reconnaissance Assets and Systems ................................................................5-4 Section II – Forms of Reconnaissance ........................................................... 5-6 Zone Reconnaissance ........................................................................................5-6 Area Reconnaissance .......................................................................................5-16 Route Reconnaissance .....................................................................................5-18 Reconnaissance in Force .................................................................................5-21 Special Reconnaissance ...................................................................................5-21 Section III – Reconnaissance Handover ....................................................... 5-22 Chapter 6 SECURITY .......................................................................................................... 6-1 Section I – Fundamentals of Security ............................................................. 6-1 Security ...............................................................................................................6-1 Fundamentals .....................................................................................................6-2 Commander’s Security Guidance .......................................................................6-2 Section II – Counterreconnaissance ............................................................... 6-3 Section III – Forms of Security ........................................................................ 6-4 Screen .................................................................................................................6-5 Guard ................................................................................................................6-11 Cover .................................................................................................................6-19 Area Security .....................................................................................................6-26 Local Security ....................................................................................................6-31 Chapter 7 STABILITY TASKS ............................................................................................ 7-1 Section I – Reconnaissance and Security ...................................................... 7-1 Cavalry Units Role ..............................................................................................7-2 Support to Reconnaissance and Security During Stability ................................. 7-3 Sustainment ........................................................................................................7-6 ii FM 3-98 1 JXO\ 2015 Contents Interdependent Capabilities ................................................................................7-7 Section II – Principles and Framework ........................................................... 7-8 Section III – Tasks ............................................................................................ 7-9 Chapter 8 SUSTAINMENT .................................................................................................. 8-1 Section I – Reconnaissance and Security Tasks .......................................... 8-1 Section II – Planning for Reconnaissance and Security Tasks ................... 8-1 Planning Fundamentals and Procedures ........................................................... 8-2 Logistics .............................................................................................................. 8-3 Personnel Services ............................................................................................. 8-5 Support Areas .....................................................................................................8-7