Editing Reconnaissance (section)

==Overview==
[[File:RDG Scimitar on Hohne Ranges 2007.JPG|thumb|A [[Continuous track|tracked]] [[FV107 Scimitar]] as used by armoured reconnaissance regiments of the [[British Army]]]]
[[File:JGSDF reconnaissance bicycle (Kawasaki KLX250) 20140429-01.JPG|thumb|A two-man [[JGSDF]] team mans Kawasaki KLX250 [[dirt bike]]s in the reconnaissance role during a public demonstration]]

Reconnaissance conducted by [[ground forces]] includes [[special reconnaissance]], [[armored reconnaissance]], [[amphibious reconnaissance]] and civil reconnaissance.

[[Aerial reconnaissance]] is reconnaissance carried out by aircraft (of all types including balloons and uncrewed aircraft). The purpose is to survey weather conditions, map terrain, and may include military purposes such as observing tangible structures, particular areas, and movement of enemy forces.

Naval forces use aerial and satellite reconnaissance to observe enemy forces. Navies also undertake [[hydrographic survey]]s and [[intelligence gathering]].

[[Reconnaissance satellite]]s provide military commanders with photographs of enemy forces and other intelligence. Military forces also use geographical and meteorological information from [[Earth observation satellite]]s.