Synonyms of reconnaissance

reconnaissance

noun

as in surveillance

military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy

There are two helicopters available for reconnaissance.

reconnaissance missions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surveillance
• observation
• spying
• espionage
• counterintelligence
• counterespionage
• intelligence
• cloak-and-dagger
• wiretapping
• eavesdropping
• bugging
• tradecraft
• goods
• lowdown
• dope

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of reconnaissance

During the Vietnam War, reconnaissance UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, were deployed as decoys in combat. —Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024

These are used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat operations. —Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Although Europe would provide the rank-and-file troops, U.S. support—albeit limited and low profile—would still be needed to make the force sustainable, especially its air patrol, air defense, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. —Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024

This includes 128 armored vehicles for troop movements and reconnaissance, Caesar howitzers, anti-tank missile units, surface-to-air missiles and battlefield radars. —Fox News, 15 Nov. 2024