Question about a Reconnaissance Platoon?

Question

I realize that Recon Man is limited to men but is the Radio Recon team also restricted to women?

Answer 1

"The mission of the Radio Reconnaissance Platoon is to conduct tactical signals intelligence/electronic warfare operations in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) commander during advance force, pre-assault, and deep post-assault operations, as well as maritime special purpose operations.

The Radio Reconnaissance Team (RRT) is used when the use of conventionally trained Radio Battalion elements is inappropriate or not feasible.

While deployed with a MEU(SOC), the Radio Reconnaissance Team is also a part of the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF) as a unit of the Reconnaissance & Surveillance Element. The MSPF is a sub-element of the MEU(SOC), as a whole, and is responsible for performing specialized maritime missions. These missions include, but are not limited to:

    * Gas and Oil Platform Operations (GOPLAT)

    * Direct Action Missions

    * Demolitions

    * Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO)

    * Deep Reconnaissance

    * In-Extremis Hostage Rescue (IHR)

    * Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)

A Radio Reconnaissance Team has never been employed in a manner consistent with doctrine during any of these missions. This capability exists only as a concept of employment."

Yes.  Everything that has to do with "Recon" that falls under a "Special Operations" designation is restricted to "Men Only".  

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