Reconnaissance (Noun)
Meaning
The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); "an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The reconnaissance mission to gather intelligence on the enemy's movements had to be planned and executed carefully.
- Satellite reconnaissance had picked up on suspicious troop movements, signaling an impending invasion.
- In an exchange of gunfire on their reconnaissance operation, Captain Harris sustained an injury that required immediate medical attention.
- Advanced reconnaissance techniques allowed us to detect and track the enemy's convoys well before they were visually within range.
- Intelligence forces were tasked with conducting thorough reconnaissance to determine the layout and accessibility of the enemy-occupied bunker.