1) French word used in English 2) Military word 3) Military term 4) Military phrasing 5) Observe 6) Official military term 7) Reconnoiter 8) Scout Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/reconnoitre
• (v. t.) To recognize. • (v. t.) To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/reconnoitre/