A zone reconnaissance involves a directed effort to obtain detailed information on all routes, obstacles, terrain, enemy forces,
or specific civil considerations within a zone defined by boundaries to include obstacles (existing and reinforcing) as well as areas of CBRN contamination. True or false?
A commander assigns a zone reconnaissance mission when he seeks additional information on a zone before committing other forces in the zone. It is appropriate when the enemy situation is vague, existing knowledge of the terrain is limited, or combat operations have altered the terrain. A zone reconnaissance could include several route or area reconnaissance missions assigned to subordinate units.
