06-06-2015, 05:00 PM
He moves forward with the purpose of not engaging the enemy and staying undetected to acquire intel. Sort of like a invisible agent that goes forward first. For example the scout could move to a point not along the route(thus assuring his safety) and spot from afar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_reconnaissance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_reconnaissance
If i were to ask someone to move some furniture i would ask the guy at the bar eating bar food