Task
42 BVE consists of two reconnaissance platoons, one infantry platoon and a logistics platoon. The reconnaissance platoons have the task to infiltrate enemy territory to find enemy units and infrastructure to provide their commander with intelligence on enemy actions. The infantry platoon ("Tirailleurpeloton") follows the reconnaissance platoons into enemy territory, to support them during contact with the enemy or to destroy selective targets.
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