Laser Remote Sensing techniques are an established and mature scientific method used extensively in civilian research such as environmental monitoring and atmospheric research. This paper discusses specific problems inherent with established technologies applied to Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Bomb Damage Assessment, and proposes specific applications for Laser Remote Sensing methods, which resolve the ambiguities which may result from the use of established Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Bomb Damage Assessment sensors. The use of this technology in conjunction with conventional sensors provides a means of determining chemical traces in the area of interest, which for many target types can provide the necessary information to confirm target type or damage level. This can then be used to resolve uncertainties in the output from conventional sensors and available intelligence, thereby increasing the level of confidence in targeting and damage assessment................
