As part of its modernization and reorganization plan, the US Army has transitioned to the use of a modular Brigade Combat Team (BCT) scheme. For each of its three main types of BCTs, whether an Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), or Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), there is a reconnaissance squadron which is tasked with performing reconnaissance and security missions for the BCT.FM 3–20.96 Reconnaissance and Cavalry Squadron. Department of the Army. May 2016. Ch. 1 Sec. 1 Related to these units are Reconnaissance & Surveillance Squadrons which operate as part of Battlefield Surveillance Brigades.
