enemy’s main attack. Once the security force withdraws to the main battle area, it can be used as a reserve to reinforce or counterattack. c. Based on METT-T considerations, the defense in sector (behind…

…This force can be key in the execution of a mobile defense in both the security area and main battle area. (b) Security Area. The helicopterborne force may be able to conduct security force operations for…

…Engineers should prepare obstacles on anticipated enemy main routes of advance. MCWP 3-35 .3 3-33

…WEIGHTING THE DECISIVE OPERATION OR MAIN EFFORT 2-79. The decisive operation is the operation that directly accomplishes the mission (ADP 3-0). Weighting the decisive operation or the main effort is a basic tactical concept…

…Firing from upper stories protects the firer from tank main gun and coaxial machine gun fire because tanks cannot sharply elevate their cannons. The BMP-2 can elevate its 30-mm cannon to engage targets in…

Enabling Operations 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 5-3  Guard is a type of security operation done to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while preventing enemy ground observation of and…

…type of security operation done to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body. *hasty operation An operation in which a commander…

…The three echelons are tactical, main, and rear (see fig. 2-5). Each echelon may have a combat operations center (COC) capability. The COCs are the facilities (buildings, vehicles, or tents) used by the commander or…

…Organization of the tactical echelon should be addressed in the unit’s standing operating procedures (SOPs). (2) Main Echelon. The main echelon contains a COC, which is the nerve center for command and control of battalion…

(2) Main Battle Area. The decisive battle is fought in the main battle area. However, the commander may deploy units on the forward edges of the city or in battle positions in depth. The defensive scheme…

…The defensive battle begins with a combined-arms force conducting security operations well forward of the main battle area. Security area missions can include screen , guard, and cover. Based on their assigned mission, security forces use…