Recon Missions are at your own risk, volunteers only

Recon Missions are at your own risk, volunteers only
You will need a go bag with civilian clothes, a full tank of gas and gear for the mission.
GEAR
Camera
Video camera (if you have it)
Binoculars
Spotting scope with tripod (if you have it)
SALUTE forms
Notebook
Pens and pencils
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Head lamp ***must have a red LED***
Extra batteries
Small survival kit
Waterproof matches
Fire starter
Solar blanket
Signal mirror
Sewing kit
(2) Canteens with covers with (1) canteen cup
(1) Hydration system Camelbak
Water purification tablets
Other misc. items
Personal First Aid Kit
Rain Gear
Compass
Map for area of deployment Topo/regular
Map tools (if you know how to use them) or a piece of string
MRE’s or food enough for your mission
Radio communications
Cell Phone
means of communicating Intel back to HQ
Add any select gear you may need for your mission. but remember stay Low Key and not to attract attention to you. Do not go out in full gear,or military gear. you are trying to go out and get Intel not to give yourself away by letting them know what your doing. any questions IM me or send me a personal message.

Remember: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How many.
This is a minimum need for a beginner.
LtColMac

Interesting post...
Are you saying that you are lloking for volunteers for a recon mission?
Please clarify

no this is a basic list of things to have ready to go and when we do ask for them they can be ready to deploy.

LtColMac

It looks like things are getting in order, giving out information that pertains to what is needed in a Recon mission is a good thing. What is also needed and you probably already have this in order, is the situation report or Sitrep, and briefing for Lrrp patrol.
Its good to see that things are getting organized . Thumbs up to the Admin keep up the good work. No one left behind.. always

Ghillie007 wrote:

It looks like things are getting in order, giving out information that pertains to what is needed in a Recon mission is a good thing. What is also needed and you probably already have this in order, is the situation report or Sitrep, and briefing for Lrrp patrol.
Its good to see that things are getting organized . Thumbs up to the Admin keep up the good work. No one left behind.. always

yes we do have the salute forms listed and i am working on the others and should have them in to FB ASAP!!

thanks LtColMac

might be a good idea to have a weapon when going out

cowboy wrote:

might be a good idea to have a weapon when going out

No not really!!! if you have a slight possibility of encountering Law Enforcement or Military it is best if you do not have a weapon. The purpose is to gather Intel. not to engage in any way, shape, or form.

LtColMac

I see your point but I will be armed just in case I am the one that gets engaged
I would rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. the intel gathering
would still go the same.

cowboy wrote:

I see your point but I will be armed just in case I am the one that gets engaged
I would rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. the intel gathering
would still go the same.

If your doing this; then you are beyond normal law!
The rule of survival rules. You Are At War!
Which we are anyway.

true in this situation it would have progressed to the point were legality really doesn't matter anymore because we will all be labeled as outlaws at that point.

this is for today's way of life. when SHTF all protocals change!!!!!!!
like i stated this is for current times and is only recommended

Are you still looking for volunteers?

cowboy wrote:

I see your point but I will be armed just in case I am the one that gets engaged
I would rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it. the intel gathering
would still go the same.

Being armed would be a bad idea overall. If you are armed and on your own you will be quickly outnumbered and outmatched. The consequences of carrying a firearm while on recon could bring unintended damage to both the mission and yourself. If you are discovered and the target knows you are armed then gathering any more intel in the future would be nearly impossible. If you appear as an unarmed civilian(therefore harmless), the target will be less likely to beef up security and take less of an action against you. Plus, if you are engaged you will probably be quickly outnumbered and surrounded. If you are engaged during a recon against a larger trained force the best tactic would be to evade the opposing force.

To sum it up, cowboy tactics get people hurt and killed and compromise mission success.

Having a battle buddy never hurt either. Gives you a second set of eyes, and hopefully another calm voice in the chaos if it became chaotic. Being cool under pressure is key to everything in life. Plus two friends out on a hike makes more sense and is a little added security for you. If you got a battle buddy...just in my mind, take him with you.