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…Imaginative thinking techniques aim at developing new insight, different perspectives, and/or alternative outcomes. They aid the analyst in generating new ideas, broaden possible outcomes, and reduce the chance of unforeseen outcomes. Imaginative techniques look at…

…The mission variables have many combinations that make each new tactical situation unique. Because enemy forces change and adapt to friendly moves during operations, there is no guarantee that the current plan remains valid throughout a…

…Modern surveillance and warning systems, the availability of commercial space-based imagery products, and global commercial news and social networks make surprise more difficult to achieve than in the past. Commanders deceive an enemy force as…

…Commanders can echelon sustainment assets forward to establish a new echelon support area. 3-119. Commanders who anticipate a transition from offensive operations to defensive operations prepare orders to address when it occurs, what subordinate units…

…Route reconnaissance provides new or updated information on route conditions, such as obstacles and bridge classifications, and enemy, adversary, and civilian activity along the route.  Special reconnaissance is reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted as a…

…Commanders maintain this momentum by following up attacks quickly to deny enemy forces any opportunity to adjust or adapt to the new situation. The tempo of friendly operations must be fast enough to prevent effective enemy…

95 called “ROE” that may contain ROE changes until a new version or regular changes to the OPORD can be published. This section will also contain any amplification the CFACC deems necessary for complex ROE provisions…

…The purpose of the assessment phase is to determine the degree of success in achieving objectives, formulate any required follow-up actions, or indicate readiness to move on to new tasks on the path to achieving…

…The introductory table highlights new terms or modified definitions in this edition.

…It contributes materially in exploiting successes, preserving freedom of action, and reducing vulnerability by continually posing new problems for the enemy. e. Economy of Force (1) The purpose of economy of force is to expend minimum…

…The solution to any specific problem is a unique combination of these fundamentals, current TTP, and the creation of new TTP based on an evaluation of the situation. Commanders determine acceptable solutions by mastering doctrine and…

…Even at the operational level, they may include lesser measures such as modifying the MOE to reflect new requirements, or utilizing new capabilities or forces. Metrics The SD should develop metrics to determine if air operations…

…If an enemy is defending and the attacking force finds itself isolated, it may continue the attack toward its assigned objective or a new objective located on more favorable defensive terrain. LINKUP 4-115. A linkup…

…A second mechanized attack conducted on New Years Eve, 1994, was also repulsed with the loss of 140 of 200 tanks employed. The Russians captured Grozny some two months later, primarily through the use of excessive…

…It was the first time Americans could and watch an ongoing battle from their living room on the evening news. Hue was a television bonanza for almost a month. When North Vietnamese leadership directed that Hue…

…These maps enable units moving in the built-up area to know where they are and to move to new locations even though streets have been blocked or a key building has been destroyed. c. The…

…The 20th-century urban warfare experience has caused us to reevaluate old factors and consider new developments that affect the way we fight in this environment. The following discussion, based on the historical analysis of these…

…They should select an entry point before moving toward the building; avoid windows and doors; use smoke to conceal their advance to the building; use demolitions, tank rounds, and so on to make new entrances; precede…

…law enforcement and first responder services. (g) Developing and disseminating information necessary to suppress potential new enemies and promote new governmental authority. (3) CA units contain a variety of specialty skills that may support the joint…

…These casualties must be evacuated and replaced quickly with new forces. At the same time, roads are likely to be crowded with resupply and evacuation vehicles and may also be blocked with craters or rubble. Helicopters…