Training Circular TC 3-20.98 Reconnaissance Platoon Collective Task Publication offers guidance to the reconnaissance platoon leader and the troop commander on training the critical combat operations the platoon will be called on to perform. It provides tasks, conditions, and standards in the form of training and evaluation outlines (T&EOs) for collective tasks, which are the building blocks for all operations. This training circular (TC) is a tool commanders can use during training strategy development. The products in this TC are developed to support the plan. This TC provides guidance for platoon leaders, leaders, and Soldiers, who plan, prepare, execute, and assess training of the reconnaissance troop. The primary target audience for this TC is the platoon leader, and other leaders within a reconnaissance platoon. The secondary audience comprises training developers who develop training support materials for professional military education (PME). This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated. The proponent for this publication is the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE).