Who will conduct a leaders reconnaissance and initial site assessment of the target area to identify security forces and acquire overall situational awareness?

• A. The S2 Security Officer
• B. Medical Team Lead
• C. The CBRN R&S Element Leader and Assistant Element Leader
• D. Decon Team Lead

Answer: (C)

The leaders reconnaissance and initial site assessment is performed by the CBRN R&S Element Leader and Assistant Element Leader. In a CBRN reconnaissance and survey context, these roles are responsible for moving ahead to visually inspect the target area, identify security forces and potential threats, and establish overall situational awareness that informs the plan. They determine entry and exit routes, key terrain features, potential hazards, and immediate security posture, providing an early, critical picture for the rest of the team. The S2 Security Officer provides intelligence support, but the hands-on initial assessment at the target area is the responsibility of the R&S leaders. The Medical Team Lead and Decon Team Lead focus on medical support and decontamination, not reconnaissance.