During planning, recon is used to evaluate what besides terrain?

• A. To measure wind patterns for flight operations
• B. To inspect ranges, facilities, hazards, and plan contingencies
• C. To evaluate unit cohesion
• D. To schedule medical checks

Answer: (B)

Reconnaissance during planning expands what you know beyond just the lay of the land to include the environment’s support structure and risk factors. The best choice focuses on inspecting ranges and facilities that can support the operation, identifying hazards that could impede movement or safety, and outlining contingencies for what to do if key resources or conditions change. This information lets planners gauge where you can safely maneuver, where you can resupply or recover, and how to adapt if a facility is unavailable or a hazard is encountered, which directly shapes routes, timings, and safety margins. Wind patterns for flight operations might matter in aviation planning, but they’re a narrower aspect and don’t cover the broader planning needs. Evaluating unit cohesion or scheduling medical checks aren’t primary outcomes of planning recon in this context.