The term 'DOES RECON' is a combination of two words, 'DOES' and 'RECON'. 'DOES' stands for 'Division of Emergency Services' and is a branch of the United States Department of Homeland Security. 'RECON' stands for 'RECONNAISSANCE', which is the act of gathering information about an area or situation. Together, the term 'DOES RECON' refers to the process of gathering information about an area or situation for the purpose of emergency services. The crossword solution for this term is 'SCOUTS', which refers to people who are trained to observe and report on their surroundings.