Figure 8-2 is a sample task organization with signal assets, OPs, and FOs attached to extended reconnaissance patrol. In this example you have a reconnaissance patrol conducting a zone reconnaissance in Zone Buck. Due to the extended range of the patrol and the terrain, radio communications will not reach from Zone Buck to the TOC. You also have two NAI, 4 and 7, needing surveillance during a particular time window. NAI 4 is a high speed avenue of approach exiting the battalion to the north. AI and NAI 7 is a road intersection. To augment this patrol you have a signal retransmission element, OP, and artillery FOs attached to the patrol.
Figure 8-2. Sample R&S task organization with signal assets, and FOs attached to extended reconnaissance patrol.
The retransmission element enables the reconnaissance patrol to report what is in Zone Buck; the OP and FO enable you to have surveillance of the NAI; and the FO allows you to interdict any targets moving along the NAI or the roads.