ATP 3-34.81 — Engineer Reconnaissance (mcwp 3-17.4) (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-34.81 governs tactical and technical engineer reconnaissance supporting military activities across the full range of military operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-34.81
- Title: ENGINEER RECONNAISSANCE (MCWP 3-17.4) (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 03/01/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 3-34.81 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers engineer reconnaissance planning, team capabilities, reconnaissance support, route reconnaissance, assessments, surveys, infrastructure, and environmental reconnaissance. It describes technical information collection, engineer resource assessments, route and gap-crossing measurements, and support to mobility, countermobility, and survivability.
Applies to: ATP 3-34.81 applies to Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserves unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Engineer reconnaissance teams
- Route reconnaissance
- Engineer assessments and surveys
- Infrastructure reconnaissance
- Gap-crossing reconnaissance
- Route classification
- Engineer resource assessment
- Reconnaissance support
Questions and answers
Do engineer units have designated reconnaissance organizations?
Engineer units do not have designated reconnaissance organizations. (paragraph 1-1)
When are engineer assessment or survey teams generally not employed?
The assessment or survey teams are generally not employed when direct contact with the enemy is likely. (paragraph 1-27)
What does an engineer assessment provide compared with a survey?
The assessment requires less time, but it provides less technical detail. (paragraph 1-28)
What information do ERTs collect during mobility reconnaissance?
The primary focus of the ERT is collecting technical information in support of mobility. (paragraph 3-2)
How often should stream depth be measured along a planned crossing route?
The depth should be measured every 3 meters along the planned stream-crossing route. (paragraph 5-27)