Importance of Recognition The ultimate purpose of all military training is to mold men and weapons into effective fighting units ready for combat. Readiness implies the ability to size up a situation, make a decision, and act cor- rectly—all in a limited time. During the heat of combat, when your life and those of others are jeopardized, you will find it difficult to remain cool and collected, and there will be no time to weigh decisions. You must act instinctively. With this in mind training periods are designed to de- velop a man's knowledge and skill, sharpen his tactics, and improve his judgment. Recognition training is given because visual recognition of aircraft plays a vital part in many combat situations.
DesignationFM 30-30
EditionJun 1962
StatusSuperseded
Pages378
FunctionRecon Intel
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)