ERNA 2005 Recce Task (Draft v1.2)

Purpose: Evaluate dismounted reconnaissance and reporting skills.

Method: ERNA teams will conduct reconnaissance of an enemy target, over an extended time period. Score is determined by accuracy and detail of information teams collect and report, as well as by ability to meet reporting standards outlined below.

Teams will submit a patrol report and a sketch, according to the following standards. Units may use their own unit or national standard document. However, ERNA evaluations will be according to the following standard. (Note: The final version of this requirement will be given to teams during the 2005 competition).

A. (75%) PATROL REPORT:

I. ADMIN / ID Information: (5%)

a. Who: size and composition of patrol. Names of members, to include identification of patrol leader and of member drafting report.

b. What: Patrol Mission.

c. When: Times of departure and return.

d. Where:

1. To-From (grid locations).

2. Maps used, and any corrections noted.

II: MISSION / TARGET Information: (70%)

a. Routes (out and back, including grid coordinates of major OPs used).

May use azimuth and distance or series of grid coordinates.

b. Terrain. (Describe Observation-Fields of fire; Cover & Concealment;

Obstacles; Key Terrain; Avenues of Approach (Tracked, Wheeled,

Dismounted)

c. Enemy:

1. Strength (total number; estimate of unit type (platoon, squad, etc)

2. Activity

(a) General—what is happening at the target

(b) Specific—detailed schedule of times / events

(c) Attitude / Morale (estimate, describe indicators)

3. Location (location and size of subunits, command post, etc)

(a) Location and size of subunits, command post, etc.

(b) Defenses (type, location)

4. Unit

(a) Uniforms - any unit designations or rank insignia

(b) Any unit identifiers on vehicles

5. Time: note any times not already listed above, if needed.

6. Equipment:

(a) Vehicles (number, type, condition)

(b) Weapons (number, type, condition)

(c) Communications or other special equipment (number,

type, condition)

7. Results of any enemy contact

8. Condition of the patrol at end of mission, including disposition arrangements for any dead or wounded.

9. Conclusions and recommendations:

(a) Extent to which mission was accomplished

(b) Recommendations as to patrol equipment and tactics

B. 25% SKETCH

I. ADMIN / ID Information: (5%)

a. Patrol unit and names of members. Indicate sketcher.

b. Scale used

c. North orientation

II. MISSION / TARGET INFORMATION (20%)

a. MISSION INFORMATION

1. Route of patrol

2. Dates / Times of observation

3. Recce Target elements, with grid locations

4. Terrain features / elements

b. Sketch must:

1. Use standard NATO graphical symbols (or other symbols

explained in a separate key / or list provided with sketch).

2. Be neat and legible