RECONS is a slang term that is short for "reconnaissance," which means to survey or explore an area for military or strategic purposes. Some synonyms for RECONS include scouting, spying, spying out, surveying, examining, investigating, probing, scrutinizing, and reconnoitering. These words all imply the act of gathering information or intelligence. Depending on the context, other possible synonyms for RECONS might include searching, inspecting, monitoring, tracking, observing, or shadowing. In military or spy contexts, the ability to carry out an effective RECONS mission can be critical to success or survival, as it allows operatives to gather key information about a target and plan their strategy accordingly.