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What is “recon” short for?

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U.S. and Afghan Army soldiers maneuver on patrol
Retry Correct Incorrect The military term “recon” is short for reconnaissance. This is the act of patrolling an area in secret in order to gain intel about a territory or the enemy. It’s derived from the French term “connaissance.”
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What is “recon” short for?

  • reconcile
  • reconnaissance
  • reconstruction
  • reconvene
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