…In this instance, subordinate units operate in the AO of their higher headquarters. An engagement area is an area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force with the massed effects of all…

…Defending an AO is a typical mission for battalion and higher-echelon units. This mission allows commanders to distribute forces to advantageously use the terrain and plan engagement areas that integrate direct and indirect fires. Commanders…

…A battle position is not an AO. Battle positions symbols depict the locations and general orientations of defending ground maneuver forces. A commander’s use of a battle position does not direct a subordinate to position…

…The Army uses an AO instead of a zone of operations.) The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered. Commanders conduct a relief in place as part of a larger operation, primarily to maintain the combat…

… Maintains or regains contact with adjacent units in a contiguous AO and ensures that units remain capable of mutual support when operating in noncontiguous AOs.  Shifts the engineer emphasis from mobility to countermobility and…

…First, commanders are assigned an AO for the conduct of operations, from which, in turn, they assign AOs to subordinate units based on their visualization of an operation. Second, within their AO commanders may designate deep…

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… AOs for the use of each subordinate element with associated control graphics.  Time the operation is to begin.  Scheme of maneuver.  Targeting guidance and high-payoff targets.  Special tasks required to…

…However, the division airspace element still integrates airspace users over the entire division AO. If the division has an unusually large AO or if the division AO is noncontiguous, then it can delegate more airspace control…

…The general security of all units operating within an AO is the responsibility of the unit assigned the AO. Unit commanders remain responsible for their unit’s local security. Commanders assigned AOs assess risk and perform…

…Most multifunctional support brigades do not routinely control AOs but conduct operations throughout a corps or division AO. Normally these brigades coordinate their airspace use with the divisions and brigades that have AOs. Airspace control becomes…

…Units transiting another unit’s AO are required to coordinate with that unit’s headquarters. Generally, the unit assigned an AO controls movement within that AO. The designation, maintenance, route security, and control of movement along…

…Simultaneously, the JAGIC airspace Soldiers integrate division aircraft operating above the coordinating altitude and any division aircraft operating in parts of the division AO not further assigned as a brigade AO. For example, during a division…

…The joint force land component commander, Army Service component command commander, or Army forces commander assigns subordinates AOs. Those subordinates further assign AOs from their assigned AO, down to the battalion or company echelon based on…

…It restricts those units not assigned responsibility for an AO from moving through other AOs. It also restricts outside units from firing into an AO or allowing the effects of their fires to affect the AO…