Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-11 *striking force A dedicated counterattack force in a mobile defense constituted with the bulk of available combat power. *strong point A heavily fortified battle position tied to…

…The SMAW allows for quick reduction of obstacles and bunkers as well as creation of entry points. SMAWs fired in a volley can be devastating to a building. d. Wall Breaching. Wall breaching is a common…

…The DCO is the DOD single point of contact at the JFO. RFAs are validated through the DCO and forwarded to designated DOD entities for approval and sourcing. (1) United States Army, North (USARNORTH), DCOs are…

…Prepared strong points will usually form the perimeter of a larger defense while reserves locate in a separate position within the perimeter. You can expect ambushes to fill gaps in the perimeter while dummy strongpoints are…

…The defensive techniques are defend in sector, defend a battle position, and defend a strong point. (MCRP 5-2A) destroyC1. A tactical task to physically render an enemy force combat-ineffective unless it is reconstituted. 2…

…The Russians had to establish ground-based and aircraft-based relay stations to overcome the interference. (9) Boundaries between units were tactical weak points. Units had to think of boundaries in both a horizontal and vertical…

…Personnel accountability, strength reporting, and manpower management are the focal points for a joint force J-1 during DSCA operations. DSCA operations pose specific challenges. One example is units that may deploy from their home stations…

…Department of Defense single point of contact for domestic emergencies who is assigned to a joint field office to process requirements for military support; forward mission assignments through proper channels to the appropriate military organizations; and…

…The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) serves as the focal point for DOD’s National Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Technical Reachback Enterprise. DTRA’s National Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Technical Reachback Enterprise is a…

…They should attack from a covered route to hit the outpost at a vulnerable point. As the platoons approach the outpost, smoke may be employed to screen their movement, and supporting fires are shifted. After platoons…

…The DCO serves as DOD’s single point of contact in the JFO. DSCA requests originated in the JFO will be coordinated and processed through the DCO with the exception of requests for United States Army…

…The attack requires isolating the building and entering the building at the least-defended point or through a breached hole (Figure 2-19 on page 2-38). When possible, clear the building from top to bottom…

(9) Random patrolling, traffic control points, random checkpoints/roadblocks, and ambushes disrupt enemy movements, reduce looting, seize curfew violators, and convince the population that order has been restored. (10) Use armored vehicles to move quickly to…

…They operate temporary collecting points and holding areas to briefly retain EPWs and civilian internees. EPW operations are important in built-up areas because the rate of capture can be higher than normal. c. Commanders must…

…From the offensive point of view, several factors can be associated with cost. First, and most importantly, isolating the urban area is critical to the attacker’s success. Second, overwhelming superiority is needed if all costs…

…within cities. However, it does not perform well against the reinforced concrete found in larger urban areas. Point-detonating fuzes should be used. The use of proximity fuzes should be avoided because the nature of built…

…Designed primarily as armor penetrators, they neutralize a target only if that target is located directly behind the point of impact. Consideration must be given to weapons with minimum arming distances. Many of these factors can…

…Fixed objects may be used as distant aiming points. When the depth of the defensive position is shallow, or when suitable firing positions are not available, mortars may have to be positioned behind the reserve. Positioning…

…The weapon is short stocked, and the muzzle is pointed in the direction the Marine is looking. This allows the Marine to engage a target, if necessary, when he/she observes around a corner. The Marine…

…A reservoir supplying water to a city may be many miles away, electricity can come from remote power stations, and the control points for these services and others, such as communications lines, may be vulnerable. Military…