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…Finally, commanders designate main and supporting efforts to designate the shifting and prioritization of resources. (See ADP 3-0 for a discussion of the operational framework and deep, close, support, and consolidation areas.) PIECEMEAL COMMITMENT 2…

…For example, firing a tank main gun in dry, dusty, and debris-covered streets raises a dust cloud; a tank being driven in built-up areas produces more noise than one moving through an open field…

…Tanks are at a further disadvantage because their main guns cannot be depressed sufficiently to fire into basements or be elevated to fire into upper floors of buildings at close range (Figure 2-11). Whenever tanks…

…Commanders employ economy of force measures (and assume risk) to expend minimum essential combat power on their shaping operations or supporting efforts to provide the maximum possible combat power for their decisive operation or main effort…

… Conducting shaping operations or supporting efforts to establish the necessary conditions for decisive operations by other forces or the main effort through attriting, disrupting, and delaying the enemy.  Conducting counterattacks and spoiling attacks. …

…Covers withdrawal of main body; usually consists of a sub- element of the main force; usually only the rear guard element engages attacking forces. Increased rearward movement at night, particularly during inclement weather. Attempt to avoid…

…The M48A1, with its 90-mm main gun, was used extensively to reduce fortified positions. The Ontos, an armor-protected tracked vehicle mounting six 106-mm recoilless rifles, was highly effective against concrete and steel structures…

…The main sources of these concepts and language include the NRF and NIMS. (1) The NRF defines incident management as how events are managed across all HS activities, including prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and…

…The JFC may designate one component or LOO to be the main effort, with other components providing support and other LOOs as supporting efforts. When conditions or plans change, the main effort might shift. Some missions…

…The rear area is located behind the main battle area and it contains the CSS and administrative support. Protection of these units is vital. Fortunately, the urban environment usually provides sufficient cover and concealment for CSS…

…The urbanized area may sit between two natural slopes on the avenue of approach and thus require capture in order to secure the main supply route. Additionally, the urbanized area, itself, may sit on dominating terrain…

…Some built-up areas, mainly smaller ones, are easily bypassed by existing main road and highway systems. A built-up area that can be easily bypassed normally will be, thereby effectively isolating that area’s defenders…

…Tanks can fire at targets protected by walls, make entrances in buildings, and engage enemy armored vehicles with their main gun and other targets with their machine guns. Riflemen engage targets of opportunity. 2303. Attack of…

…The main purposes of the offense are to defeat enemy forces, destroy enemy forces, and gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers. Additionally, commanders conduct the offense to—  Secure decisive terrain.  Deprive the…

…These functions include: (1) Providing convoy escort and security for lines of communications. (2) Controling roads, waterways, and railroad terminals that are critical chokepoints in the main supply routes. (3) Providing security of critical sites and…

…In addition to destroying or weakening structures, the tank’s main gun rounds cause casualties by their explosive effects and by hurling debris throughout the interior of structures. e. NGF, artillery, and mortars should initially use…

without decisive engagement because it deceives the enemy as to the true location of the main defense. Other companies may then be employed in a series of battle positions and/or strongpoints in the center of…

…forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. (Joint Pub 1-02) S screenCA task to maintain surveillance, provide early warning to the main body, or K - 6 MCWP 3-35.3

…control the frontage from key buildings? Are certain parts of the urban area more significant? (i.e. main transportation centers, communication nodes government buildings) b. Enemy. The commander must focus on the enemy and build his…

…The main consideration affecting the employment of 40-mm grenades within built-up areas is the typically short engagement range. The 40-mm grenade has a minimum arming range of 14 to 28 meters. If the…