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  3-59. The size of the zone, number of reconnaissance objectives, mission duration, the latest time the
  information is of value, enemy situation, number of routes, number of built-up areas, and complexity of the
  terrain drives the reconnaissance tempo and the size and task organization of the aviation force conducting
  the zone reconnaissance. Although an attack or reconnaissance platoon using MUM-T is capable of
  conducting zone reconnaissance in a small zone for a limited duration, zone reconnaissance missions
  typically require commitment of an AC/ACT or larger force.
  3-60. Unless the higher commander orders otherwise, the aviation reconnaissance force executes the below
  listed critical tasks when assigned a zone reconnaissance mission. Figure 3-12, page 3-17, depicts an
  aviation element conducting zone reconnaissance. If during the conduct of the mission, the aviation
  reconnaissance force is unable to complete an assigned task, the unit reports and awaits further instructions.
  The following are the critical zone reconnaissance tasks accomplished by the aviation reconnaissance force:
  * Find and report all enemy forces in zone.
  * Based on engagement criteria, destroy or defeat all enemy forces in zone within capability.
  * Determine the trafficability of all terrain in zone.
  * Conduct hasty visual inspection and classification of all bridges, overpasses, underpasses, and
  culverts in zone.
  * Locate and conduct hasty visual classification of all obstacles, minefields, built-up areas, and
  barriers in zone.
  * Locate and conduct hasty visual classification of all fords, crossing sites, and bypasses around
  obstacles and built-up areas in zone.
  * Report the above information, to include providing a sketch map, overlay, and/or full-motion
  video feeds.
  Figure 3–12. Attack element conducts a zone reconnaissance
  AREA RECONNAISSANCE
  3-61. Area reconnaissance is a form of reconnaissance that focuses on obtaining detailed information
  about the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area (ADP 3-90). This area may include a town,
  ridgeline, airhead, wood line, or any other critical operational feature or area such as a LZ/PZ or bridge.
  The primary difference between an area and zone reconnaissance is that in an area reconnaissance the unit
  conducting the reconnaissance first moves to the area, then conducts the reconnaissance. Area
  reconnaissance is typically less complex and smaller than zone reconnaissance and generally takes less
  time.
  3-62. Army Aviation conducts area reconnaissance with elements as small as a AWT/SWT using MUM-T,
  up to elements as large as an AC/ACT, either independently as a pure aviation maneuver force or as part of
  a deliberately planned scheme of maneuver as a member of the combined arms team.