to physically check an area to determine if enemy forces are present and, if possible, what strength...............................................................
Long-Range
An aircraft that is designed to take photos/videos of an area
Long-Range
D. P. Rogers has written: 'A petrographic reconnaissance of granitic rocks in the Biscontasing area, Ontario' 'Petrographic reconnaissance of granitic rocks in the Biscotasing Area, Ontario'
Self explanatory. The intent of area recon is to gather information related to friendly, neutral, or enemy activity within a specific area of operations or area of interest.
Reconnaissance is a noun.
Long-range and short-range observation and surveillance.
The reconnaissance patrol leader.
An antonym for reconnaissance is obliviousness.
ALL maneuver battalions in Vietnam had a HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company/or an HHT). ALL HHC/HHT companies had a scout section/platoon. Scout=Reconnaissance. Reconnaissance is also the "JOB" of the United States Cavalry. They conduct "Area Reconnaissance"; "Zone Reconnaissance"; etc. Your talking hundreds of different units; and thousands upon thousands of men. "IF" they received any medals, they received them them just like any other GI in the Nam.
Reconnaissance Corps ended in 1946.
there was a reconnaissance for illigeal drugs at the jr. high