2007-08-24 03:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by peter a 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Reconnaissance, sometimes referred to as scouting, is the act of exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
It the military term for the active gathering of information about an enemy, or other conditions, by physical observation. It is part of combat intelligence. Compare to counterintelligence and to surveillance, which is passive gathering of information.
In geology, the term refers to an "examination or survey of the general geological characteristics of a region". In computer networking and security the term refers to an "exploration or enumeration of network infrastructure including network addresses, available communication ports, and available services."
2007-08-27 21:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gathering information, at it's most basic level. But don't get me and General Patton started on defining a "reconnaissance in force"!
2007-08-24 04:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bryce 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
An inspection or exploration of an area, especially one made to gather military information.
2007-08-24 03:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mark D 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
an examination or survey of the general geological characteristics of a region.
2007-08-24 04:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by sparks9653 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sneak and peek.....
2007-08-24 05:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋