: A deliberate, time-consuming effort to obtain detailed information about every route, obstacle, and enemy force within a defined boundary.
: Units must avoid becoming "fixed" or pinned down by enemy fire. reconnaissance mission
: Intelligence gathering never stops, even during movement. : A deliberate, time-consuming effort to obtain detailed
: Focuses on obtaining detailed information about a specific route and all terrain the enemy could use to influence movement along it. : A deliberate
: Information is only valuable if it reaches decision-makers in time to be used.
Reconnaissance has evolved from simple observation to a multi-tiered, high-tech endeavor: Operational Surveillance and Reconnaissance Battalion