Survey an enemy's positions (11)

I believe the answer is:

reconnoitre

(Other definitions for reconnoitre that I've seen before include "Make a preliminary examination" , "Examine in advance" , "Check out" , "Scout; explore" , "Make a military observation of (an area)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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