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…Units can protect their flanks by denying enemy mobility corridors by building man-made obstacles, such as tank ditches, abatis, or road craters. 3-77. Countermobility during the offense requires rapid emplacement and flexibility. Obstacles deployed…

…Commanders generally choose one form on which to build a COA. A higher echelon commander rarely specifies the specific form of maneuver a subordinate executes. However, that higher echelon commander’s intent and guidance, along with…

…Metrics can either be inductive (directly observing the operational environment and building SA cumulatively) or deductive (extrapolated from what was previously known of the adversary and operational environment). Success is measured by indications that the effects…

…Commanders who understand this nuance can focus on knowledge that enables their abilities to anticipate opportunities and build flexibility into plans.

…They establish, train, rehearse, and exercise their units under CBRN conditions before deploying into a theater of operations and during temporary lulls to build Soldier confidence and competence in these environments. Leaders and Soldiers know the…

…Commanders build effective teams through professional development and training. During combat, they organize their forces to accomplish their missions based on their concept of operations. They assign responsibilities, establish or delegate appropriate command or support relationships…

…Indicators of Suspicious Urban Activities Apartments, houses, or buildings being rented, but not lived in as homes. Slogans written on walls, bridges, and streets. Defacement of government and mission force information signs. Sabotage of electrical power…

…The tactical situation may require the immediate seizure of a building, industrial complex, or transportation site that is deemed decisive terrain. Examples of such objectives may include key bridges, intersections, railheads, or facilities that constitue the…