MCWP 2-25 Ground Reconnaissance Operations 1-1 CHAPTER 1 FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS Chapter 1 discusses full spectrum operations as a basis for understanding the role of ground reconnaissance units within the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF). The chapter defines and discusses those units, as well as their organization and missions. It also introduces reconnaissance terms and concepts. Additionally, it provides an overview of joint and other Service assets. Chapter 1 will introduce the discussion of the reconnaissance battalions and the force reconnaissance (FORECON) companies that will continue throughout the remainder of this publication. It also provides an example of how ground reconnaissance units have been successfully used in the full range of military operations. The term "ground reconnaissance" includes all reconnaissance battalions and FORECON companies.
DesignationMCRP 2-10A.6
EditionApr 2018
StatusActive
Pages407
FunctionRecon Intel
EchelonBattalion
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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