reconnaissance mission

• Opération militaire ou stratégique menée pour recueillir des informations sur les forces ennemies, le terrain ou d'autres caractéristiques de la zone, généralement effectuée par de petites unités ou du personnel spécialisé.

A military or strategic operation conducted to gather information about enemy forces, terrain, or other features of an area, typically carried out by small units or specialized personnel.

1. Military scouting operationB2formal

   A mission conducted to gather information about enemy forces, terrain, or other strategic features.

   mission de reconnaissance

   • The unit was sent on a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines.
   • Drones are often used for reconnaissance missions to avoid risking soldiers.
   • The reconnaissance mission revealed the location of the enemy's supply depot.

2. Preliminary surveyC1formal

   An exploratory survey or investigation to collect data before a larger operation.

   mission de reconnaissance

   • The scientists conducted a reconnaissance mission to map the uncharted island.
   • A reconnaissance mission of the area was necessary before the archaeological dig.
   • The rover's first task was a reconnaissance mission of the Martian surface.