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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…

…Combat vehicles normally use less fuel in built-up areas because they travel shorter distances and perform less cross-country traveling. Engineer equipment and power generation equipment may use more fuel, but requirements are small. A…

Using covered routes Moving after defensive fires have been suppressed or obscured Moving at night or during other periods of reduced visibility Selecting routes that will not mask friendly suppressive fires Crossing open areas (e.g…

…does not deviate from when attacking. *disengagement line 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. *division…

…The National Response Framework (NRF) response guidance describes coordinating resources within jurisdictions, among adjacent jurisdictions, and with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as the American Red Cross. Federal Role The USG maintains a…

…This increases the effects of the wind along streets that parallel the wind direction, while cross-streets remain relatively well protected. Wind tunneling can have a negative impact on aviation support within the urbanized area by…

…state, local, tribal, and regional levels through mutual-aid agreements and other assistance arrangements. (3) When incidents cross disciplinary or jurisdictional boundaries, or involve complex incident management scenarios, a multiagency coordination entity, such as an emergency…

…attack by fire. *attack position (Army) The last position an attacking force occupies or passes through before crossing the line of departure. *avenue of approach (Army) A path used by an attacking force leading to its…

…55 Section VII. Advancing/Patrolling Along City Streets 31. Advancing/Patrolling Along City Streets A - 57 32. Crossing a Street Intersection A - 61 33. Reacting to Enemy Contact A - 65 Section VIII. Navigation in Built-Up…

…Attackers must generally advance by crossing streets and open areas between buildings where they are exposed to fires from concealed positions. 1 Weapons and Range. The defender must position weapons to obtain maximum effect and mutual…

…However, the geographic combatant commander (GCC) should strive to integrate efforts through the use of acquisition and cross-servicing agreements and associated implementing arrangements and any other vehicle necessary to provide logistics support. Optimizing the capabilities…

…The attack position is the last position an attacking force occupies or passes through before crossing the line of departure. An attack position facilitates the deployment and last minute coordination of an attacking force before it…

…Tactical mobility is a function of the relationship of cross-country mobility, firepower, and protection. The terrain, soil conditions, and weather affect cross-country mobility. Armored ground maneuver units, such as combined arms battalions, have good…

…The time of attack is the moment the leading elements of the main body cross the line of departure, or in a limited-visibility attack, the point of departure. A commander uses it when conducting simultaneous…

…Checkpoints and contact points are designated by each unit as appropriate for command and control at street corners, buildings, railway crossings, bridges, or any other easily identifiable feature. (e) Attack Position and Line of Departure (LD…

reconnoitered and marked underground systems trenches and sewage systems concealment offered by smoke and darkness to cross open areas. (d) O: Obstacles. A city is an obstacle because it canalizes and impedes an attack. Avenues of…

Glossary Glossary-12 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019 *time of attack The moment the leading elements of the main body cross the line of departure, or in a limited-visibility attack, the point of departure…

Figure A-75. Crossing an Intersection (Frame 4) 33. Reacting to Enemy Contact. When a platoon or squad is moving along a city street, contact with the enemy could happen at any time, even if the…

…When possible, commanders select an LD that provides cover for the unit’s deployment into a combat formation before crossing the LD. In many cases, an LD is also a line of contact because the unit…

position is often behind or inside the last large building before crossing the LD. The LD should be located on the near side of an open area running perpendicular to the direction of attack, such as…