Clone Reconnaissance Armor, also known as Phase II ARF armor, served as the standard armor for clone scout troopers, who were a specialized division of the clone troopers within the Grand Army of the Republic. This armor incorporated a reduced quantity of plastoid when contrasted with the standard clone trooper armor, which facilitated enhanced movement and adaptability. It superseded the earlier Phase I ARF armor.
The initial appearance of Phase II ARF armor occurred in the movie Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Subsequently, its identity as Phase II ARF armor was confirmed through an announcement on the Star Wars Battlefront II website.