FM 1-20 Tactics and Techniques of Air Reconnaissance and Observation

This manual contains instructions relative to the tactics and technique involved in air reconnaissance and observation and in the various types of air reconnaissance and observation missions executed in support of air and ground forces.

Contents

General
• Scope and definitions
• Tactical functions
• Factors affecting air reconnaissance and observation
• Operations

Air reconnaissance for air force aviation
• General
• Securing information
• Support of air attack

Air reconnaissance and observation for ground forces
• General
• Distant and close reconnaissance missions
• Battle of reconnaissance missions
• Liaison missions
• Adjustment of fire for mobile artillery
• Cooperation with Cavalry
• Cooperation with seacoast artillery
• Cooperation with armored and motorized forces

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