Advanced Recon Force trooper

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Advanced Recon Force troopers, or simply ARF troopers, were specialized clone troopers that carried out short-range reconnaissance for Jedi Generals and clone commanders.

These clone troopers were often tasked with scouting out the enemy position on the battlefield. Although stealthy and well-trained, recon troopers' duties differed from that of clone commandos or Advanced Recon Commandos as their focus was on gathering information about the enemy or carrying out surprise attacks.

Before the introduction of the AT-RT drivers, ARF troopers would often be pressed into service in that capacity.

Equipment
In terms of equipment, ARF troopers were often provided with DC-15A blaster rifles, DC-15Ss, chainguns, and missile launchers along with thermal detonators. They wore also a light weight recon armor made of plastoid material as well as surveillance gear. The belt contained spare ammunition and a medical syringe. On the left arm they had a comlink and a life-form scanner. Their helmet had an infrared camera so that they could operate in dark places as well as recognizing friends or foes. They often carried a backpack with some basic items, such as survival rations, C.S.E.L. (Combat Survivor Evader Locator) and explosives, but it was possible to have a rope, a macrobinocular, ice-axe and a first-aid-kit.[1] They would often wear armor that fit the environment of the planet they were on.

In addition, they often rode All Terrain Recon Transports which could be a dangerous assignment as these walkers required their operator to show dexterity as well as considerable skill. This was largely due to the fact that they were exposed to enemy fire while they conducted their missions. These vehicles meant that ARF troopers often considered themselves a breed apart from other clone troopers as they believed riding an AT-RT was more akin to riding on a living animal than driving a vehicle. Their training often started with first riding living mounts before they were allowed to operate an AT-RT walker.
 * DC-15A Blaster Rifle or D-15S
 * Missile Launcher
 * Thermal Detonators
 * AT-RT
 * Light Phase 2 Armor
 * Life-form scanner
 * Infrared camera
 * Macrobinoculuars
 * First-aid-Kit