What is Special reconnaissance?
[[File:US_Navy_020124-N-6550T-003_SEALs_conduct_special_reconnaissance_mission.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Navy SEALs conducting special reconnaissance in Afghanistan, 2002]] '''Special reconnaissance''' ('''SR''') is carried out by small units of highly trained military people. They are usually from [[special forces]] units or [[military intelligence]] organizations. They operate behind enemy lines. They avoid direct combat and being detected by the enemy. ==Roles== '''Special reconnaissance''' operates from [[commando]] operations. Both are often carried out by the same units. It often includes [[Covert operation|covert]] direction of [[Airstrike|airstrikes]] and indirect fires. They work in areas deep behind enemy lines. They place remotely monitored [[Sensor|sensors]]. They make preparations for other special forces. They may also carry out directly and [[unconventional warfare]], including [[guerrilla]] operations. [[Category:Military terminology]] {{military-stub}}