page_title: U.S. military doctrine for reconnaissance
hierarchical_section_title: U.S. military doctrine for reconnaissance
caption_attribution_description: English: Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a leaders’ reconnaissance during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used PMINT to hone their skills in a field environment to improve their combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)
context_page_description: The United States armed forces classify reconnaissance missions as "close" or "short-range"; "distant" or "medium-range"; and "deep" or "long-range".
context_section_description: The United States armed forces classify reconnaissance missions as "close" or "short-range"; "distant" or "medium-range"; and "deep" or "long-range".
caption: US Marines on reconnaissance patrol during a military exercise
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