reconnaissance platoon

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reconnaissance
noun[U]
uk
/rɪˈkɒn.ɪ.səns/us
/rɪˈkɑː.nə.səns/
the process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using ...
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platoon
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/pləˈtuːn/us
/pləˈtuːn/
a small group of about ten or twelve soldiers, with a lieutenant in charge ...
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That afternoon, thereconnaissanceplatoonwas moving into an elaborate enemy bunker complex when the lead elements began taking concentrated ambush fire from every side.
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A patrol company consists of a staff, two patrol platoons, areconnaissanceplatoonand a battalion's role 1 medical unit.
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The combatreconnaissanceplatoonsecured the patrol base and received the first resupply pending the arrival of the rest of the force.
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Ideally, areconnaissanceplatoon, or team, would use surveillance or vantage (static) points around the objective to observe, and the surrounding area.
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The combatreconnaissanceplatooncould be employed in advance of the mobile guerrilla force to provide reconnaissance, establish an initial resupply point, and gather intelligence.
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Thereconnaissanceplatoonmust remain far enough ahead of the maneuver force to assist in early warning and to prevent the force from becoming surprised.
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On average there was at least one sniper in an infantry platoon and one in everyreconnaissanceplatoon, including in tank and even artillery units.
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A share of the brigade (three paracompanies, three reconnaissance platoons, the pathfinderplatoon and some of the combatsupport and supportunits) can be deployed as paratroopers.
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Scimitars are also used by one of the four squadrons in an armoured regiment and the reconnaissance platoons of armoured infantry battalions.
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The school was founded for the special training of the ski reconnaissance platoons, which were founded in 1930.
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The vehicles were destined to equip reconnaissance platoons of four cavalry hussar regiments.
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The reconnaissance platoons are the eyes and ears of the battalion commander.
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