User blog comment:TheAmazingBBP/Another Battlefield Idea (NOT Battlefield 3 or Medal of Honor 2)/@comment-28584497-20110421222209/@comment-28584497-20110424152951

Designated marksmen are actually what "recons" are. They are attached to one squad, and are supposed to provide overwatch for that squad. "scout" and "recon" both imply that they are supposed to go ahead of the main force. Which is incredibly unintelligent, even for a wookie.