ARF Troopers (14)Full unit name: Advanced Recon Force Trooper
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Basic info
First appearance: The Clone Wars (Movie)
Known Facts (2)
Battle of Kashyyyk (2)
Summary
Advanced Recon Force troopers, or simply ARF troopers, were specialized clone troopers that carried out short-range reconnaissance. These clone troopers were often tasked with scouting out the enemy position on the battlefield.
In terms of equipment, ARF troopers were often provided with standard issue DC-15A blaster rifles, DC-15S blaster carbines, DC-17 hand blasters as well as missile launchers and thermal detonators. They often rode AT-RTs 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 riding living mounts before they were allowed to operate an AT-RT walker.
On reconnaissance missions, ARF troopers were known to utilize Republic scout speeders, as they provided the user with a compact, lightweight vehicle with heavy firepower.

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UH
Known parent organizations (long-term)
Grand Army of the Republic
Recon (The Clone Wars)
Related vehicles, structures and stationary equipment
AT-RT
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DetailsServed on this vehicle as Drivers (The Clone Wars)Sources
Served on this vehicle as Drivers, Kashyyyk (Battle of Kashyyyk)Sources
Infantry Support Platform
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DetailsServed on Swamp Speeders as Pilot, Kashyyyk (Battle of Kashyyyk)Sources
Related locations
Kashyyyk

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DetailsBattle of KashyyykUsed AT-RT as DriversSources
Used Swamp Speeders as PilotSources
Roles, skills or traits - including both employees and contractors
Pilot
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DetailsAT-RT (Drivers, The Clone Wars)Sources
Battle of KashyyykAT-RT (Drivers), KashyyykSources
Swamp Speeders, KashyyykSources
Recon
Grand Army of the Republic (The Clone Wars)
Known weaponry & equipment
DC-15A Blaster Rifle
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DetailsUsed it during Battle of KashyyykSources
DC-15S Blaster Carbine
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DetailsUsed it (The Clone Wars)Sources
GL1 Grenade Launcher
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DetailsUsed it during Battle of KashyyykSources
Z-6 Rotary Blaster Cannon
Details
DetailsUsed it (The Clone Wars)Sources
Known armor & apparel
Clone Trooper Armor
Used it (The Clone Wars)
Phase I ARF Trooper Helmet
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DetailsUsed it (since The Clone Wars and before 19 BBY)Sources
Phase II ARF Trooper Helmet
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DetailsUsed it (since 19 BBY)Sources
Was Drivers in AT-RT (The Clone Wars)Sources
Was Drivers in AT-RT, Kashyyyk (Battle of Kashyyyk)Sources
Was Pilot in Swamp Speeders, Kashyyyk (Battle of Kashyyyk)Sources
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Full unit name: Advanced Recon Force Trooper Last updated: 02.08.2026 15:46:03

DC-15A Blaster Rifle
GL1 Grenade Launcher
DC-15S Blaster Carbine
DC-17 Hand Blaster
AT-RT
GAR
Recon
The Clone Wars
Infantry Support Platform
Pilot
Kashyyyk
Battle of Kashyyyk (ROTS)
Z-6 Rotary Blaster Cannon
Phase I Clone Trooper Armor
Phase I ARF Trooper Helmet
Phase II ARF Trooper Helmet
19BBY
Advanced Recon Force Trooper
Kuat Drive Yards
Guard
Assault Vehicle
Uulshos Manufacturing
Yoda
212th Attack Battalion
Bowcaster
Phase II Clone Trooper Helmet
Trooper
Aratech BARC Speeder
41st Elite Corps
Chewbacca
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