recce
Recce, short for reconnaissance, is a term used in military and other fields to refer to an initial survey conducted to gather information about a place, route, objective, or situation. The word originates from French and has become common in British and Commonwealth militaries, as well as in other contexts such as filmmaking and surveying. In many uses, recce is both a noun and a verb, as in “to recce” a location.
In military contexts, a recce is a preliminary inspection intended to inform planning and decision-making. Its
Common forms of recce include ground recce, aerial or air-recce, and sea or coastal recce. Methods employ
In film and media production, a recce refers to a location scouting visit to assess suitability for