Reconnaissance

Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words., where we talk about words in the news.

You usually hear this word in connection with military, or spy stories.

Reconnaissance.

The U.S. military is moving a range of assets into the region to help Iraqi security forces counter ISIL.

Dozens of reconnaissance flights are being conducted daily.

The first of several hundred advisors are arriving in Iraq to assess the situation.

Some analysts say U.S. air power will be needed to stop the jihadis.

Reconnaissance is the gathering of information a military does to learn about enemy positions.

It can include flying over the enemy or using people on the ground to get information.

So the next time you hear the word reconnaissance you will know what this News Word means!