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21st Century U.S. Army Requesting Reconnaissance Information in a Joint Environment (FM 34-43) ¿ Multiservice Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Procedures RECCE-J
21st Century US Army Requesting Reconnaissance Information in a Joint Environment Multiservice Army Marine Corps Navy and Air Force Procedures RECCEJ - FM 34-43 Author:Department of Defense This is the latest edition of a U.S. Army field manual (FM) dealing with requesting reconnaissance information in a joint environment. In the executive summary, it states: "To conduct joint military operations, commanders at all levels, from each of the services, need information and reconnaissance support to fulfill intelligence requireme... more »nts. Well articulated requirements ensure the intelligence and reconnaissance products satisfy needs and preclude the necessity for requesting additional information to meet unfulfilled requirements. The rapid tempo of combat operations demands products and information be disseminated in sufficient time to be useful to the commander. This publication educates the user on "what" and "how" to ask for reconnaissance support, and familiarizes the user with reconnaissance products to ensure the product received fulfills user intelligence requirements. It reviews reconnaissance disciplines and limitations and acts as a step-by-step guide for requesting reconnaissance information. Discussions of platform, system, or sensor-specific capabilities are classified and outside the scope of this publication. A number of publications provide more specific information on reconnaissance systems, sensors, or platforms. Unit intelligence or collection management staffs can provide further information on these publications. The publication is organized using a building-block approach. The first chapter gives an orientation and explains general concepts. The succeeding chapters describe reconnaissance products, request procedures, and the request flow process. The appendices offer a more in depth discussion of reconnaissance products and command architecture, including detailed instructions and procedures for preparing mission-specific request formats. Chapter I describes reconnaissance, intelligence, and combat information. It defines collection disciplines, explains the intelligence cycle, and introduces the four categories of reconnaissance (visual, imagery, electronic, and weather). Reconnaissance Products - Chapter II explains the relationship between reconnaissance categories and the kinds of products generated by reconnaissance. It illustrates and explains common reconnaissance related reports. Reconnaissance Request Formats - Chapter III explains the user’s role and responsibilities in the reconnaissance request process. It establishes the US Message Text Format (USMTF) Request for Information (RI) as the default request format and reviews key reconnaissance terms, outlines fundamental reconnaissance concepts, and provides step-by-step instructions for completing the RI." This manual is produced by Headquarters, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).« less