Quick reaction force

Quick reaction force

Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is a military unit. It is usually a force that is poised to respond on very short notice, typically less than fifteen minutes. Cavalry Army units are frequently postured as a quick reaction force, with a main mission of security and reconnaissance. [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/qrf.htm Globalsecurity.org] , 1/16/8]

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