8. Certain data, such as
soil composition or
the clearance of a
tunnel or
underpass, can only be
determined by ____________________________ reconnaissance.
9. Which is most important with regard to conducting a ground reconnaissance, a. providing the most
complete data possible, or b. meeting the specified due date and time?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
10. An engineer reconnaissance to check the capacity and condition of several bridges in an area is being
planned. Who prepares the time schedule for arriving at the various points along the reconnaissance route?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Every reconnaissance party, regardless of its objective, observes certain principles. Which of the
following is not a valid procedure for ground reconnaissance parties?
a. giving careful attention to obtaining accurate and complete measurements
b. adhering as closely as possible to a predetermined schedule
c. engaging the enemy in combat whenever possible.
Refer to Panel 2-1 in the Programmed Text for exercises 12 and 13.
12. How many types of information were specified in the instructions as requiring investigation by Co B?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Which of the following items was included among those requiring a report?
a. construction sites
b. map errors
c. water points
14. On which DA Form is a general engineer reconnaissance recorded?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Where on DA
Form 1711-R will you find the identification of
the reconnaissance mission
and the
personnel who ordered and conducted it? ___________________________________________________________
16. What information do you expect to find in the body of DA Form 1711-R?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
17. The authentication block contains the signature of
a. reconnaissance party leader
b. performing unit's commander
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