The ARF (Advanced Recon Force) Troopers were specialized clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Unlike standard infantry, they were trained for stealth, reconnaissance, and rapid deployment missions, often operating ahead of the main force. ARF troopers typically wore lighter, more flexible armor for increased mobility and carried carbines or recon-specific blasters. They often rode AT-RT walkers and took part in dangerous scouting operations.