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You're right, "conduct" is not a mission verb. Whoever gave you that should have been fired. Out of a cannon. Into the sun! (j/k: obscure Futurama reference there).
Anyway, Annex C to Chapter 6 of B-GL-331-002/FP-001 "STAFF DUTIES FOR LAND OPERATIONS", dated 01 Aug 2008 has the mission verbs, along with definitions and graphics.
OK, in the case where you are conducting a recce of an area, I agree that "conduct a recce" may not do it. Consider the definition of "Screen":
"11D will SCREEN grid 1234 5678 in order to (insert higher purpose here.)"
Now, the higher purpose you have below "in order to define enemy presence for further platoon ops", I believe I have captured with "11D will SCREEN..." So, you have to ask "Why do I want to know if there are enemy dudes there?" Maybe the "further platoon ops" is digging a defensive, or carrying on the advance. Suppose that 11 will be leading the advance. Knowing if the Bad dudes are at 1234 5678 (or not) will affect the plan. So, the higher purpose could be something like "in order to secure 11's advance at H Hour". Or not.
Again, this is a bit of a stretch because I haven't seen your whole orders. Maybe your recce to 1234 5678 entails actually destroying any enemy there. Then consider "GUARD":
I hope this helps.
Edit to add: if you are advancing, and 11D is going to 1234 5678 to secure that advance, then I think GUARD may do it. Also, the Technoviking only really recognises one mission verb: DESTROY! >
Anyway, Annex C to Chapter 6 of B-GL-331-002/FP-001 "STAFF DUTIES FOR LAND OPERATIONS", dated 01 Aug 2008 has the mission verbs, along with definitions and graphics.
OK, in the case where you are conducting a recce of an area, I agree that "conduct a recce" may not do it. Consider the definition of "Screen":
You are going to grid "x" to observe, identify and report into on threats to the main force, no? I would offer upTo screen is an effect to observe, identify and report information on threats to the main force.
"11D will SCREEN grid 1234 5678 in order to (insert higher purpose here.)"
Now, the higher purpose you have below "in order to define enemy presence for further platoon ops", I believe I have captured with "11D will SCREEN..." So, you have to ask "Why do I want to know if there are enemy dudes there?" Maybe the "further platoon ops" is digging a defensive, or carrying on the advance. Suppose that 11 will be leading the advance. Knowing if the Bad dudes are at 1234 5678 (or not) will affect the plan. So, the higher purpose could be something like "in order to secure 11's advance at H Hour". Or not.
Again, this is a bit of a stretch because I haven't seen your whole orders. Maybe your recce to 1234 5678 entails actually destroying any enemy there. Then consider "GUARD":
Note that a Guard not only fights "to gain time", but also observes and reports. There is more to both definitions; however, those are two possibilities.To guard is an effect to protect the main force by fighting to gain time, while also observing and reporting information.
I hope this helps.
Edit to add: if you are advancing, and 11D is going to 1234 5678 to secure that advance, then I think GUARD may do it. Also, the Technoviking only really recognises one mission verb: DESTROY! >