A Recon UNIT is a military UNIT that is responsible for gathering intelligence and conducting RECONNAISSANCE missions. The term 'Recon UNIT' can be broken down into two words: 'Recon' and 'UNIT'. The word 'Recon' is a shortened form of the word 'RECONNAISSANCE', which means to observe or survey from a distance. The word 'UNIT' refers to a group of people who are organized and trained to work together. The crossword solution for the term 'Recon UNIT' is 'PATROL', which is a group of people who are sent out to observe an area or to protect it from harm.