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…Knowledge of the terrain and time available for preparing defensive positions are advantages which may enable the defender to successfully resist a numerically superior force. A spirited and stubborn defense may persuade an attacker to abandon…

Glossary Glossary-12 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019 *time of attack The moment the leading elements of the main body cross the line of departure, or in a limited-visibility attack, the point of departure…

…supporting distance The distance between two units that can be traveled in time for one to come to the aid of the other and prevent its defeat by an enemy or ensure it regains control of…

…The commander may decide to bypass upon determination that no substantial threat exists in the built-up area that could affect the unit’s ability to accomplish its mission. (3) Time or Risk Unacceptable. The commander…

…Resupply by helicopter (prepackaged slingloads) may be feasible. (3) Removing the overpack from large amounts of ammunition can be a time-consuming process. It may require being augmented by available Marines. If carrying elements are used…

…Space-related products supporting these missions will be heavily concentrated on imagery, overhead persistent infrared, satellite communications, environmental monitoring, and SAR, as well as positioning, navigation, and timing. For more information, see JP 3-14, Space…

…Marines follow the same planning process in MOUT as for other operational environments by evaluating the mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, and time available (METT-T). Based on METT-T and application…

…When a platoon or squad is moving along a city street, contact with the enemy could happen at any time, even if the area has been declared secure. If a unit engages or is engaged by…

…Maneuver units conduct hasty crossings as a continuation of the attack whenever possible because the time needed to prepare for a gap crossing allows enemy forces more time to strengthen their defense. The size of a…

Chapter 4 4-20 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019 offense, and they do not want to give an enemy force time to prepare for the defense. Additionally, the psychological shock on enemy soldiers will be…

…Obstacles can provide additional protection from enemy attacks by forcing an enemy force to spend time and resources to breach or bypass them. Effective obstacles block, turn, fix, or disrupt, forcing an enemy to attempt to…

…Another example is a religious shrine that is used as a telephone switchboard; in this case a warning would be appropriate because it would take some time to dismantle the system. Attacks on these types of…

…Commanders at all echelons track defensive preparations, such as establishing Class IV and V supply points and start or completion times of obstacle belts and groups. Commanders plan how units will restore obstacles that an enemy…

…type of defensive operation that concentrates on denying enemy forces access to designated terrain for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright. area of influence A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable…

…To be effective, collected data and information require processing, timely analysis, fusion, distribution, and access. The Army intelligence process consists of four steps (plan and direct, collect and process, produce, and disseminate) and two continuing activities…

…Subordinate commanders designate and prepare alternate, supplementary, and subsequent positions as time and other resources permit, and if the terrain or situation requires them. Before assigning a strong point, commanders ensure that the strong point force…

…Attacker cost was generally high in casualties, time, and resources in the majority of urban battles studied. From the standpoint of the defender, the critical variable is the defensive preparation of the city. Defensive preparations should…

…The MAGTF commander must effectively integrate all the capabilities of the command element (CE), GCE, ACE, and CSSE to win the battle in the shortest amount of time with the fewest casualties. The MOUT environment requires…

…After the town was largely destroyed and the defender had extracted a high cost in time and casualties from Canadian forces, the German parachute battalion withdrew. (Length of battle: 6 - 13 days) (Casualties: estimated in the…

…CNGB, state exercises. (10) When necessary, and in coordination with the CJCS, recommends SecDef grant a one-time waiver for the training and certification required by a regular USA or USAF officer to be designated to…