Figure 7-3. ACTIONS ON THE OBJECTIVE, AREA RECONNAISSANCE Secure and occupy ORP. Conduct a leader’s reconnaissance of the objective: – Estimate release point. – Pinpoint objective. – Estimate surveillance (S&O team). Position security element if used. Conduct reconnaissance by long-range surveillance if possible. Conduct reconnaissance by short-range surveillance if necessary. Teams Move as necessary to successive observation posts. On order, return to release point. Once PIR is gathered, return to ORP. Patrol – Link up as directed in ORP. – Disseminate info before moving. 7-12. ACTIONS ON THE OBJECTIVE, ZONE RECONNAISSANCE. The element occupies the initial ORP as discussed in the section occupation of the ORP. The radio operator calls in spare for occupation of ORP. The leader confirms his location on map while subordinate leaders make necessary perimeter adjustments. a. Organization. The recon team leaders organize their recon elements. (1) Designate security and recon elements. (2) Assign responsibilities (point man, pace man, en route recorder, and rear security), if not already assigned. (3) Designates easily recognizable rally points. (4) Ensure local security at all halts. b. Actions. The patrol reconnoiters the zone. (1) Moves tactically to the ORPs. (2) Occupies designated ORPs. (3) Follows the method designated by the PL (fan, converging routes, or box method, Table 7-1). (4) The recon teams reconnoiter. • During movement, the squad will gather all PIR specified by the order. • Recon team leaders will ensure sketches are drawn or digital photos are taken of all enemy hard sites, roads, and trails. • Return to the ORP, or link up at the rendezvous point on time. • When the squad arrives at new rendezvous point or ORP, the recon team leaders report to the PL with all information gathered. (5) The PL continues to control the recon elements. • PL moves with the recon element that establishes the rendezvous point. • PL changes recon methods as required. • PL designates times for the elements to return to the ORP or to linkup. • PL collects all information and disseminates it to the entire patrol. PL will brief all key subordinate leaders on information gathered by other squads, establishing one consolidated sketch if possible, and allow team leaders time to brief their teams. • PL and PSG account for all personnel.