[savedbygrace]

The aircraft would perform general reconnaissance, such as looking for or tracking the light-colored van authorities say was seen at one or more of the shooting sites.

A gazillion of these vehicles and from 10,000 feet the military can figure out which one?

Pentagon participation also could involve a system of sensors that could detect flashes of gunfire on the ground, the official said.

Like at Waco?

[DWPittelli]

Pentagon participation also could involve a system of sensors that could detect flashes of gunfire on the ground, the official said.

I'd bet the primary locator is audio direction ranging. Flashes are far less certain.