Which of the following is not a type of Recon Patrol?

• A. Point
• B. Route
• C. Area
• D. Zone

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how recon patrols are categorized by the area they are assigned to survey. In Marine Corps doctrine, route, area, and zone recon are the standard patrol types, each defined by the scope of the area they cover: a route recon follows a specific line of march to check its viability and gaps, an area recon surveys a defined area to locate enemy or features, and a zone recon divides the objective area into sectors to maintain coverage and reporting. A point reconnaissance, while it may be used to confirm information about a single location or coordinate, is not listed as a separate patrol type in the doctrine. It’s more of a targeted look within the broader patrol framework rather than a standalone category, so it isn’t considered a distinct recon patrol type.