text: Reconnaissance
  Focus
  12-19. The focus of the reconnaissance defines the reconnaissance unit’s area of emphasis and is composed
  of four categories: threat, civil, terrain, and weather effects. A focus aids the reconnaissance effort by
  narrowing the scope of operations to obtain the information that is most important to developing the situation
  and aid in planning for future operations. Commanders and staffs further the reconnaissance efforts by
  focusing on specific reconnaissance objectives. The objective should directly support the end state stated
  within the commander’s intent.
  Tempo
  12-20. The reconnaissance tempo is the level of detail and level of aggressiveness required to accomplish
  reconnaissance operations. The level of detail is conveyed using the terms “rapid” and “deliberate” to
  establish the necessary number of tasks required, based on the amount of time available, in a reconnaissance
  operation to sufficiently answer the supported commander’s PIR. The level of aggressiveness addresses the
  necessity to avoid either detection or engagement and is conveyed through the terms “forceful” and
  “stealthy”. Commanders analyze the mission variables of METT-TC(I) to assist them in determining the best
  reconnaissance tempo for a specific form of reconnaissance. Although the terms may not be mutually
  exclusive, the three major factors that drive the selection of the specific terms will be time, commander’s
  intent, and the known enemy situation.
  Level of Detail
  12-21. Reconnaissance tempo has two levels of detail: rapid or deliberate. Commanders first identify the
  tasks associated with the assigned reconnaissance mission. Rapid or deliberate is used by the commander to
  focus on the appropriate level of detail necessary for the supported commander to make decisions.
  12-22. In a rapid reconnaissance, commanders prescribe the minimum number of tasks necessary to
  accomplish the mission. By assigning a rapid reconnaissance, the commander is focusing on a reduced
  number of tasks and specificity of information associated with the assigned tasks. This is more easily
  accomplished with a greater understanding of the operational environment, or when only specific information
  is needed to facilitate the supported commander’s decisions. The limitation of rapid reconnaissance is a
  higher risk to the force due to reduced specificity and less detailed information about the operational
  environment.
  12-23. In a deliberate reconnaissance all tasks for that mission must be accomplished to ensure success and
  answer PIRs. This is inherently more time intensive due to the amount of required information to collect and
  tasks to complete and is necessary when the understanding of the operational environment is vague.
  Deliberate reconnaissance requires meticulous information collection, and is conducted when there is limited
  enemy presence, when more time is available, or the commander requires more detailed information about
  the operational environment. The limitation of a deliberate reconnaissance is that it may require augmentation
  to include more detailed information collection assets and may require more deliberate sustainment planning.
  Level of Aggressiveness
  12-24. Reconnaissance tempo has two levels of aggressiveness: forceful or stealthy. A forceful level of
  aggressiveness develops the situation by employing air and ground reconnaissance, technical means, and
  direct and indirect fire systems to rapidly develop the situation. Forceful reconnaissance is appropriate when
  favorable relative combat power analysis permits, when limited time necessitates, or when aggressive
  engagement is necessary to gain the required information. Units conducting forceful reconnaissance can
  move overtly as direct and indirect contact will not hinder or may enable the collection effort. A stealthy
  level of aggressiveness emphasizes avoiding detection and direct and indirect contact as it will hinder
  collection efforts and could limit freedom of maneuver. Stealthy reconnaissance typically takes more time
  than forceful reconnaissance and is appropriate when time is available and the unit is either unable to fight
  for information based on relative combat analysis, the commander wants forces to remain undetected, or
  when a higher headquarters is unwilling to accept a higher threshold of risk. Units also use UAS
  independently, or in conjunction with ground reconnaissance assets, to execute stealthy reconnaissance.