MCWP 2-25 — Ground Reconnaissance Operations

MCWP 2-25 governs ground reconnaissance organization, roles, operational requirements, mission tasks, and command relationships.

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  • Publication number: MCWP 2-25
  • Title: GROUND RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 3 Dec 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers reconnaissance planning and execution, amphibious, riverine, urban, waterborne, submarine, and helicopterborne operations. It requires specific reporting, including finalized RAIDERREP and battle damage assessment reports.

Topics covered

  • Ground reconnaissance operations
  • Amphibious reconnaissance
  • Riverine operations
  • Urban terrain operations
  • Battle damage assessment
  • Combatant diving operations
  • Helicopterborne operations

Questions and answers

What information must a ground reconnaissance team OPORD focus on?

The five-paragraph order is formatted to supplement the platoon OPORD, focusing on execution and actions at the objective. (paragraph 2)

What must a RAIDERREP contain?

The RAIDERREP should contain the specific mission, a summary of the information collected as a result of the mission, and any information (e.g., sketches, imagery, etc.) obtained regarding the enemy, whether or not such information was specifically requested. (paragraph 2)

When is a negative report mandatory?

If no requested enemy, weather, or terrain information is obtained, a negative report is mandatory. (paragraph 2)

What is the average speed for MCD surface and subsurface swimming?

For planning purposes the average speed for both surface and subsurface swimming for MCDs is 1.0 kt unassisted. (paragraph 2)

How often must Category I currency be maintained?

Once attained, category I currency will be maintained by conducting an A/NT/CE/N jump every 120 days. (paragraph 2)

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