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International Legal Evangelism: Intelligence, Reconnaissance & Missions

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concealment; bridge by construction type, dimensions, and classification; or for landing<br />

zones or pickup zones, if the need arises.<br />

In many cases, the commander may act upon a force-oriented route reconnaissance by<br />

which the enemy could influence movement along that route. For the reconnaissance<br />

platoons, or squads, stealth and speed—in conjunction with detailed intelligencereporting—are<br />

most important and crucial. The reconnaissance platoon must remain far<br />

enough ahead of the maneuver force to assist in early warning and to prevent the force<br />

from becoming surprised.<br />

Even it is paramount to obtain information about the available space in which a force<br />

can maneuver without being forced to bunch up due to obstacles. Terrain-oriented route<br />

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