Canadian Forces - The Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron: Part 1 - Organization & Characteristics

Canadian Forces Training Video Series.

Produced for the Department of National Defence.

CAF Catalogue # 07-0526A

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Question Assignment:

1. What two (2) factors limit the Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) from engaging in close combat operations?
2. Does having a more modern CRV (i.e. a TAPV), change the limitations discussed in the previous question? Why or why not?
3. Who is in charge of the Command Post (CP) complex?
4. What are three (3) duties/responsibilities of the Operations WO?
5. What are three (3) duties/responsibilities of the Signals Sergeant?
6. What are three (3) duties/responsibilities of the Intelligence Sergeant?
7. What are three (3) duties/responsibilities of the Liaison Officer (LO)?
8. What is the basic principle behind how a reconnaissance patrol moves?
9. What is the role of the Support Troop?
10. What is the role of the Admin Troop?
11. What is contained in the A1 Echelon?
12. Who Commands the A1 Echelon?
AO, Admin Sgt, BC, SSM
13. Who commands the A2 Echelon?
CO, AO, 2I/C, Patrol Commander
14. Where is the B Echelon located?
NDHQ, BAA, MFRC, SHQ
15. Who commands the B Echelon?
SQMS, LO, DCO, XO
16. What is a major difference that you noticed between this version of the Recce Squadron and our modern one? What has caused the change?