The air cavalry/reconnaissance troop is an organic element of the regimental aviation squadron, cavalry squadron, reconnaissance squadron, or air reconnaissance squadron. It is organized and equipped to perform reconnaissance and screening operations in support of the overall scheme of maneuver. Successful employment of this organization on the modem battlefield depends heavily on the synergistic efforts of combined arms forces. This publication describes the organizational structure of the air troop and its doctrinal and tactical employment on the modern battlefield. Appendixes A through H provide supplemental material on risk management, the threat, NBC operations, orders and reports, aeroscout observer responsibilities, target handover procedures, aerial observa- tion, and Kiowa Warrior employment. The L-series TOE serves as the basis for the unit discussed.
DesignationFM 1-116
EditionFeb 1991
StatusSuperseded
Pages216
FunctionAviation
EchelonTroop
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)