Tactical Reconnaissance: Will It Survive Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance?

Donald J. Brock

doi:10.1117/12.944410

11 December 1984 Tactical Reconnaissance: Will It Survive Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance?

Donald J. Brock

Proceedings Volume 0496, Airborne Reconnaissance VIII; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944410
Event: 28th Annual Technical Symposium, 1984, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses potential problems, as perceived by the author, associated with preserving Tactical Reconnaissance as an entity. Today's technology is rapidly approaching the point where the user will have the capability to conduct tactical reconnaissance on a near-real-time basis. When this occurs, it will be desirable to combine the reconnaissance mission with the strike mission, as the sensors involved can be used for both. Historically, reconnaissance has had to fight for its existence during peacetime. A combining of missions could result in less emphasis on reconnaissance, thereby further reducing its role in our defense posture, and stagnation of new sensor development.

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Donald J. Brock "Tactical Reconnaissance: Will It Survive Near-Real-Time Reconnaissance?", Proc. SPIE 0496, Airborne Reconnaissance VIII, (11 December 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944410

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