scope:

Reconnaissance and surveillance doctrine is intended to assist commanders in accomplishing assigned missions by supporting their ability to obtain information necessary for developing plans and conducting operations. This publication's focus will be on operational level doctrine but may be used as a reference at any level. This doctrine should serve as the foundation for other subordinate reconnaissance and surveillance publications to include tactics, techniques, and procedures. Tactics, techniques and procedures will not be described in this document except where necessary for understanding or continuity. The publication will:

a. Provide guidance for NATO and national commanders, their staffs, and their components in order to effectively employ assigned, attached, or supporting reconnaissance and surveillance forces;

b. Lead to a better understanding of reconnaissance and surveillance operations within NATO's nations and armed forces.

Purpose. The purpose of this publication is to provide a reference document covering doctrine for reconnaissance and surveillance support to Allied joint operations.