In a dismounted reconnaissance patrol, what is the sequence after establishing observation?

• A. Collect information.
• B. Approach stealthily.
• C. Report back.
• D. Reorganize and withdraw.

Answer: (B)

After establishing observation, the next action is to approach stealthily. Moving in quietly and keeping to cover preserves your position and allows you to get closer to the objective, which yields higher-quality, more actionable information about terrain, routes, and potential threats. Remaining at the original observation point to collect information would limit what you can see and increase the risk of detection. Reporting back and reorganizing/withdrawing are actions tied to completing the recon or changing the mission plan and come after you’ve gathered sufficient detail or reached a decision point.