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Definition of Reconnaissance by fire
1. Noun. A method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position in order to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by moving or returning fire.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reconnaissance By Fire
Literary usage of Reconnaissance by fire
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"... or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographie, or geographic
characteristics of a particular area. reconnaissance by fire— (DOD, ..."
2. Tactics by William Balck (1914)
"... to draw conclusions as to the manner of occupation of his position, f The
reconnaissance from a distance is replaced by forced reconnaissance by fire. ..."
3. From Civil Strife to Civil Society: Civil and Military Responsibilities in by William Maley, Charles J. G. Sampford, Ramesh Chandra Thakur (2003)
"... open fire indiscriminately or engage. for example. in "reconnaissance by fire"
1that is. clearing an area in front of troops by massive use of firepower ..."
4. Moving the Force: Desert Storm and Beyond by Scott W. Conrad (1994)
"Unguided ordnance can be justified only when the combat effect sought is prolonged
neutralization, harassment, or reconnaissance by fire.16 We should place ..."
5. Firepower in Limited War by Robert H. Scales, Jr. (1990)
"He remarked to a Soviet officer waiting with him that it reminded him of "reconnaissance
by fire," Vietnam style. "Perhaps so," the officer said, ..."
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