Which is a Recon Patrol type?

• A. Route
• B. Ambush
• C. Security
• D. Contact

Answer: (A)

Route reconnaissance is conducted to determine the suitability of a specific line of march. It focuses on the route itself—checking for obstacles, threats, enemy positions, cover and concealment, and potential bottlenecks—so planners can select or adjust the path before the main movement. The other options describe different patrol purposes: an ambush patrol is aimed at surprising or engaging the enemy at a chosen point, a security patrol concentrates on protecting a unit or position and monitoring for threats, and a contact patrol is tasked with locating and maintaining contact with the enemy or with other units. So, the recon patrol type that directly evaluates a movement route is the route reconnaissance.