text: Appendix A
  A-4. The decision to employ a Cavalry squadron for reconnaissance and security depends upon the mission
  variables of METT-TC (I). The division commander considers several factors before detaching a Cavalry
  squadron from a BCT to execute independent reconnaissance or security operations. These factors are—
  * Is the mission distinct from that assigned to the BCT?
  * Is the BCT able to accomplish its mission without the Cavalry squadron?
  * What sustainment does the detached Cavalry squadron require?
  * What additional artillery, aviation, engineer, air defense, electromagnetic warfare, and maneuver
  forces does the Cavalry squadron require?
  * Is staff augmentation required to control necessary enablers?
  A-5. Corps and division commanders should consider additional factors when addressing mission duration
  and unit proficiency. One factor commanders should consider is that reconnaissance and security are enduring
  and enabling tasks that support all operations and transitions. A second factor to consider is that unit
  proficiency usually increases as leaders and Soldiers become more competent in the individual and collective
  tasks associated with reconnaissance and security operations. In addition, habitual task organization and
  relationships increase cohesion and understanding of SOPs in addition to building trust. Rotating the mission
  and designation between formations increases unit turbulence and reduces the ability to develop
  reconnaissance and security expertise within the command. A third factor commanders should consider is
  that units may require time to adjust to the differing METT-TC (I) factors between offensive and defensive
  operations and reconnaissance and security operations. There are also adjustments as units that usually operate
  at one echelon provide support for a higher echelon (such as a Cavalry squadron usually supporting a brigade
  is now supporting a division).
  A-6. Simultaneous with determining the best means for meeting reconnaissance and security requirements,
  corps or division commanders must determine the necessary task organization to conduct these operations in
  close contact with the enemy and civilian populations. The commander determines task organization during
  war-gaming supported by a thorough review of the mission variables, IPB, and risks. Commanders must
  understand that the constantly changing operational environment requires decentralized, combined arms
  formations capable of working with joint and interagency partners to collect critical information, provide the
  level of security required in a given situation, and defeat a variety of threats from state and nonstate actors.
  These various aspects provide a general list of recommended capabilities for reconnaissance task
  organization. As an example, for reconnaissance in force, commanders place particular emphasis on the
  maneuver, mobility, and fires requirements since fighting for information is probably a key aspect of the mission.
  A-7. Task organizing a reconnaissance and security formation for employment at EAB should include the
  following capabilities:
  * Ground maneuver.
   Reconnaissance capabilities: dependent on the number of routes or areas; size of the zone or
  area; anticipated enemy and the need to fight for information; speed required; detail required;
  mobility about the enemy and the main body.
   Security capabilities: size of the security area or area of operations; anticipated enemy;
  requirement to defeat, delay, and attrit enemy reconnaissance or maneuver capabilities. The
  formation must have the capability to prevent enemy forces from gaining a position of
  advantage across a division front or flank to collect and target the division and subordinate
  BCTs. Simultaneously, the formation must protect organic or supporting capabilities. While
  the force conducts reconnaissance in support of maneuver, it must be able to secure key terrain
  for follow-on forces without degrading its ability to continue further reconnaissance. The
  distance between the force and the following BCT must be considered when allocating the
  proper additional combat power.
  * Manned aviation.
   Reconnaissance capabilities: dependent on the number of routes or areas; size of the zone or
  area; anticipated enemy and the need to fight for information; speed required; terrain.
   Security capabilities: size of the security area or area of operations; anticipated enemy;
  requirement to defeat, delay, and attrit enemy reconnaissance or maneuver capabilities; terrain.