Definition of Reconnaissance by fire

1. Noun. A method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position in order to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by moving or returning fire.


Lexicographical Neighbors of Reconnaissance By Fire

reconfirms
recongregate
recongregated
recongregates
recongregating
reconjoin
reconjoined
reconjoining
reconjoins
reconjure
reconjured
reconjures
reconjuring
reconnaisance
reconnaissance
reconnaissance by fire (current term)
reconnaissance in force
reconnaissance mission
reconnaissance plane
reconnaissance vehicle
reconnaissances
reconnect
reconnectable
reconnected
reconnecting
reconnection
reconnections
reconnects
reconned
reconnexion

Literary usage of Reconnaissance by fire

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"... or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographie, or geographic characteristics of a particular area. reconnaissance by fire— (DOD, ..."

2. Tactics by William Balck (1914)
"... to draw conclusions as to the manner of occupation of his position, f The reconnaissance from a distance is replaced by forced reconnaissance by fire. ..."

3. From Civil Strife to Civil Society: Civil and Military Responsibilities in by William Maley, Charles J. G. Sampford, Ramesh Chandra Thakur (2003)
"... open fire indiscriminately or engage. for example. in "reconnaissance by fire" 1that is. clearing an area in front of troops by massive use of firepower ..."

4. Moving the Force: Desert Storm and Beyond by Scott W. Conrad (1994)
"Unguided ordnance can be justified only when the combat effect sought is prolonged neutralization, harassment, or reconnaissance by fire.16 We should place ..."

5. Firepower in Limited War by Robert H. Scales, Jr. (1990)
"He remarked to a Soviet officer waiting with him that it reminded him of "reconnaissance by fire," Vietnam style. "Perhaps so," the officer said, ..."

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