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==Military and intelligence=== | ==Military and intelligence=== | ||
In a military and intelligence context, '''reconnaissance''' involves dissimilar concepts, either | In a military and intelligence context, '''reconnaissance''' involves dissimilar concepts, either conducting potential combat operations, or the gathering of information by physical observation or remote viewing with technological sensors. | ||
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{{r|Special reconnaissance}} | {{r|Special reconnaissance}} | ||
'''Reconnaissance satellites''' and '''reconnaissance aircraft''' also gather information. Without further detail, they are assumed to be primarily collecting [[imagery intelligence]]. | '''Reconnaissance satellites''' and '''reconnaissance aircraft''' also gather information. Without further detail, they are assumed to be primarily collecting [[imagery intelligence]]. |
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In a military and intelligence context, reconnaissance involves dissimilar concepts, either conducting potential combat operations, or the gathering of information by physical observation or remote viewing with technological sensors.
- Armed reconnaissance [r]: While it can apply to reconnaissance in force by ground or naval units, this usually refers to aircraft that overfly an area, not knowing where specific targets may be found but expecting to find and attack targets of opportunity. [e]
- Reconnaissance in force [r]: A military movement probing for enemy troops at unknown locations, reporting on their position when they are found, but immediately engaging them in full-intensity combat. [e]
- Special reconnaissance [r]: Add brief definition or description
Reconnaissance satellites and reconnaissance aircraft also gather information. Without further detail, they are assumed to be primarily collecting imagery intelligence.