Reconnaissance

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Reconnaissance (RcN) units are the ones sent out to scout areas and draw maps for The Union

For a unit to become an RcN unit, they must at least be an Advanced Grunt (GnA), have very good eyesight, and send in an application to a Senior Officer. Once approved, the unit is sent to training on how to draw maps, spot distant targets, etc.

A Recruit (RcT) may be able to become an RcN if they show to have very good eyesight, but don't have the marksmanship to become a Sniper (SnP) or simply do not wish to become a SnP and would prefer to become an RcN.

Once a unit becomes an RcN, they maintain their old rank and do their normal duties but assume the rank of RcN when sent out on scouting missions.

Equipment
When on scouting missions, an RcN is issued a uniform and mask unique to RcN's, a medium Kevlar vest, a low caliber pistol, combat knife, semi-auto rifle, binoculars, and a radio. If need be they are also issued a gillie suit.

Permissions
RcN units maintain the permissions they have of their previous rank when not scouting locations. While scouting they have the same authority as a GnA. If in an RcN squad, a leader is appointed by a SfC or higher and the other RcN units take orders from the squad leader.

RcN units receive orders to scout a location by SfC's or higher.

Patrol
While not scouting, an RcN unit goes on whatever patrol their previous rank requires.

When scouting they scout areas they are ordered to, or if in a squad listen to where their squad leader sends them.