Reconnaissance vehicle

[1] In contrast, French, and British doctrine was to fit reconnaissance vehicles, such as the AEC, EBR and the AMX 10 RC, with the heaviest weaponry possible on their light chassis, so as to allow them a further role for defence of the flanks.

[9] Prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Iraqi Army placed an emphasis on the use of light wheeled vehicles for reconnaissance, particularly Soviet-manufactured BRDM-2 and French-designed Panhard AML armoured cars.

The Iraqis did not make competent use of these assets during the Gulf War, opting to depend on signals intelligence against the comparatively sophisticated Coalition.

[10] South African expeditionary forces in Angola also employed wheeled reconnaissance vehicles for their strategic and tactical mobility, sometimes engaging Angolan units up to brigade strength.

[12] Dismounted operations by armed scouts include observation post manning, reconnaissance of areas not traversable by vehicle, and marking enemy mine fields.

United States Army M1127 reconnaissance vehicle
German Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicle
M114A1 of the Armored Cavalry Platoon 2/54th Infantry, 4th Armored Division takes part in exercises in Grafenwöhr, Germany.
6x6 wheeled armored Reconnaissance vehicle Pars Scout 6x6
Variants of the Soviet BRDM series remain in service with many countries.
Zimbabwean Eland (South African origin).
Netherlands Lynx .
Argentine ERC-90 on parade.
Armored wheeled personnel carrier Otokar Cobra II of Otokar with observe camera.