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… A limited road network in front of the line of contact to confine an enemy force to predictable avenues of approach.  A good road network behind the line of contact that allows commanders to…

…5-4 Passage of Lines ....................................................................................................... 5-4 GLOSSARY ................................................................................................ Glossary-1 REFERENCES ........................................................................................ References-1 INDEX ............................................................................................................... Index-1 Figures Figure 1-1. Risk reduction factors .................................................................................................. 1-7 Figure 2-1. Taxonomy of Army tactics ........................................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2…

…Considerations for Dominance The JFC may designate one component or line of operation (LOO) to be the main effort, with other components providing support and other LOOs as supporting efforts. During sustained combat operations, JFCs simultaneously…

…Successful application of devil’s advocacy could result in—  Determining the current analytic line was sound.  Determining the argument is still the strongest, but there are areas where further analysis is needed.  Determining…

…Telephone lines should be laid through adjacent buildings or underground systems or buried in shallow trenches. Radio antennas can be concealed by placing them among civilian television antennas, along the sides of chimneys and steeples, or…

…battle handover line Modifies definition. breakout Modifies definition. bypass criteria Modifies definition. combat formation No longer uses as a defined Army term. corps Adds new definition. cover Modifies definition. delay Adds new definition. delaying operations No…

…Phase lines are used to coordinate movement along the route. For example, at each phase line, the forward companies might reestablish contact, reorganize, and continue clearing (Figure 2-13). 2205. Battalion Considerations. Some of the concerns…

…drill Rehearsed and well understood actions made in response to common battlefield occurrences. *battle handover line A designated phase line where responsibility transitions from the stationary force to the moving force and vice versa. *battle position…

Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-9 *platoon A subdivision of a company or troop consisting of two or more squads or sections. *point of departure The point where the unit crosses the line…

…final protective fire An immediately available, prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. (JP 3-09.3) fire support coordination measure A measure employed by commanders to facilitate the…

…forward line of own troops FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Army field manual FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequency modulated FMFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fleet Marine Force manual FMFRP . . . . . . . . Fleet Marine Force reference publication FO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . forward observer FPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . final protective line FRAGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fragmentary order FSC…

…If ideas slow down, draw empty lines, and watch your brain automatically find ideas to put on them. Stand up and use an easel pad or white board to generate even more energy. © Include distractions. If…

…2-82 forward edge of the battle area, defined, 4-31 forward line of own troops, defined, 3-32 forward passage of lines, defined, 5-18 framework, operational, 2-69– 2-70 fundamentals, tactical, 1-1…

…forward line of own troops FM field manual FPF final protective fire FSCM fire support coordination measure IPB intelligence preparation of the battlefield JAGIC joint air-ground integration center JP joint publication LD line of departure…

…or camps Enforce prescribed restrictive measures such as curfews, identification and pass systems, restricted area restraining lines, no-passage lines, checkpoints and roadblocks, travel permits or manifests, prohibition on the use of vehicles, priorities of movement…

…Defensive arrangement FORWARD LINE OF OWN TROOPS 4-32. The forward line of own troops is a line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific…

…PROBABLE LINE OF DEPLOYMENT 3-34. A probable line of deployment is a phase line that designates the location where the commander intends to deploy the unit into assault formation before beginning the assault. Units, primarily…

…Power lines are a special obstacle and present a unique threat to ATGM gunners. If the power in the lines has not been interrupted, the ATGM guidance wires could create a short circuit. This would allow…

…A disengagement line is a phase line located on identifiable terrain that, when crossed by the enemy, signals to defending elements that it is time to displace to their next position. Commanders use disengagement lines in…

…Conducting joint operations through Service components has certain advantages, which include clear and uncomplicated command lines. This arrangement is appropriate when stability, continuity, economy, ease of long-range planning, and scope of operations dictate organizational integrity…