Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance

Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR)

A mission flown for the purpose of detecting targets and coordinating or performing attack or reconnaissance on those targets.
Strike coordination and reconnaissance missions are flown in a specific geographic area and are an element of the command and control interface to coordinate multiple flights, detect and attack targets, neutralize enemy air defence and provide battle damage assessment.

Reference: NATO AJP 3.3, November 2009