Military forces have always needed reconnaissance forces to develop the situation and to provide early warning and critical information to the commander. Today we refer to reconnaissance as a contributor to the Common Relevant Operational Picture. The U.S. Army plans to use the RAH-66 Comanche stealth helicopter to support reconnaissance, close combat, mobile strike and vertical maneuver operations. Comanche will be a major contributor to situational awareness, joint precision fires and joint air-ground operations. With its full-spectrum capabilities, Comanche will be capable of working in noncontiguous areas of operations against asymmetrical threats. Comanche is programmed to operate as an integral part of the Joint Future Force.