abstract:The concept of amphibious reconnaissance, or commonly amphib recon, are used primarily in conjunction with ground and naval reconnaissance concerning the littoral area bordering coastal or maritime areas of interests. Initially, it is used for preliminary reconnaissance in collecting pertinent information about the beachhead in its permeability and usability for main landing assaults.
They also point out that a carrier and its aircraft can perform many more roles than an arsenal ship such as acting as a troop carrier or heliport, or providing aerial reconnaissance or cover to an amphibious landing.