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…These options that support operational or strategic purposes represent a starting point for developing a course of action (COA) to a specific tactical problem. Each decision represents a choice among a range of options. Each option…

…These engineer units also prepare any strong points required by the division or corps concept of operations. 4-99. Survivability tasks include using engineer equipment to help in constructing trenches, command post shelters, and artillery, firing…

…The essence of battlefield agility is the capability to conduct rapid and orderly movement to concentrate combat power at decisive points and times. Successful movement places troops and equipment at their destination at the proper time…

…The mobile defense focuses on defeating or destroying enemy forces by allowing them to advance to a point where they are exposed to a decisive counterattack by a striking force. The striking force is a dedicated…

…Exploitations seek to disintegrate enemy forces to the point where they have no alternative but to surrender or retreat. Exploitations take advantage of tactical opportunities. Division and higher echelon headquarters normally plan exploitations as branches or…

…At some point during an operation, units transition from one phase of the major operation or campaign plan to another and begin executing a sequel to their previous order the successful conduct of stability may be…

…more options (at the cost of length and the frequent need to get these antennas re- ally high off the ground, such as throwing up in a tree). Some resonant antennas use load- ing coils to…

…Agency ETF electronic target folder F2T2EA find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess FM field manual (Army) FSCM fire support coordination measure GEOINT geospatial intelligence HPT high-payoff target HUMINT human intelligence HVT high-value target

…The key points contained within chapter 1 include—  An opponent is always thinking and seeking ways to prevail. Some of those ways may be considered out-of-bounds by the U.S. and unified action…

…They warn the unit of enemy approach and should be positioned in the upper floors of buildings to give Marines a better vantage point than they would have at street level. h. In the defense, a…

…Commanders accept certain risk to mass effects at decisive points or for their main efforts. Concentrating forces increases the risk of large-scale losses from enemy fires and weapons of mass destruction. They mitigate this risk…

…In a mobile defense, commanders use a striking force to generate overwhelming combat power at the decisive point. Commanders can also mass effects by committing the reserve. Commanders use economy of force measures in areas that…

…For example: (1) If the enemy is using a building or a portion of the town for military purposesCsuch as a supply point or a strongpointCthat building or that portion of the town is a legal…

…and control CA civil affairs CBRN chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRNE chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives CCDR combatant commander CCIR commander’s critical information requirement CCMD combatant command CD counterdrug CDRUSSOCOM Commander…

…Hitler made major changes in his General Staff, and from this point on in the war, he was a man estranged from his military leadership. The loss of enough men and equipment to field one-fourth…

…The M34 hand grenade throws WP fragments up to 35 meters from the point of detonation. These fragments can attach to clothing or skin and continue burning. Because of its weight, most infantry Marines can throw…

…Once in the built-up area, Marines may use street intersections as reference points as they would use hills and streams in rural terrain. City maps supplement or replace topographical maps as the basis of navigation…

…forces in other areas of the front was not anticipated and resulted in tactical surprise at those points, diluting the German offensive push to seize the city. Surprise is a combat multiplier and can substantially reduce…

…Commanders may also decide to employ precision munitions against selected high-payoff targets to negate the requirement for long duration preparation fires using standard munitions. 3-92. A defending enemy force possessing artillery, rocket, cyberspace, and…

…Entrances into buildings not used as firing points should be blocked to entrap hostile forces in the kill zones. (5) Defense in Depth. Defense in depth should be incorporated into any defensive plan. Units should be…