Field Manual / Acronyms / ISR
ISR
ACRONYMIntelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Collecting information about the enemy and the terrain, often with drones and sensors.
On air
“Kestrel Six, ISR drone on station over the village. Over.”
In conversation
Most of our drones fly ISR missions, not strikes.
The fixed-wing gives the brigade ISR over a wide area.
Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance helps the commander plan the attack.
Good ISR saves lives because we know where the enemy is.