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Chapter 4 4-4 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019  A delay is when a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on enemy…

…Army forces execute combined arms operations for countering weapons of mass destruction (known as CWMD) in an opportunistic manner during offensive operations when enemy forces present targets of opportunity. Integrated teams made up of maneuver forces…

…MBA forces can temporarily move forward of the FEBA to expedite the retrograde operations of security forces. Commanders designate a FEBA to coordinate fire support and to help in the maneuver of subordinate forces. A phase…

…The area between the battle handover line and the stationary force belongs to the stationary force commander. The stationary force commander may employ security forces, obstacles, and fires in the area. DIRECTION OF ATTACK 3-26…

…An area of operations is an operational area defined by a commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces (JP 3-0). The joint force…

…These tasks are also performed to provide flank protection and to deny or delay an enemy force’s counterattack as the maneuver force progresses into the depth of the enemy force’s defense. Commanders exploit terrain…

…defeat To render a force incapable of achieving its objectives. (ADP 3-0) *defeat in detail Concentrating overwhelming combat power against separate parts of a force rather than defeating the entire force at once. defeat mechanism…

…Friendly force agility further mitigates risk in tactical operations. Agility is the ability of friendly forces to react faster than enemy forces. It is as much a mental as a physical quality. Agility permits the rapid…

Common Tactical Concepts and Echelons 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 2-17 UNCOMMITTED FORCES 2-78. An uncommitted force is a force that is not in contact with an enemy and is not already deployed…

…ARFOR The Army component and senior Army headquarters of all Army forces assigned or attached to a combatant command, subordinate joint force command, joint functional command, or multinational command. (FM 3-94) Army personnel recovery The…

Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-7 forward line of own troops A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. (JP…

The Offense 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 3-19  Redeploys artillery assets to ensure the support of security forces.  Redeploys forces for probable future employment.  Maintains or regains contact with adjacent units…

…Centralized planning is essential for controlling and coordinating the efforts of friendly forces. Simplicity and clarity are critical when organizing Army forces with multinational forces and other unified action partners. Degraded Communications 3-53. All units…

…Units ideally locate the probable line of deployment outside the range that enemy forces can place the attacking force under effective direct fire. RALLY POINT 3-35. A rally point is an easily identifiable point on…

Glossary Glossary-10 ADP 3-90 31 July 2019 *retirement When a force out of contact moves away from the enemy. *retrograde (Army) A type defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy. *route…

…warfighting function A group of tasks and systems united by a common purpose that commanders use to accomplish missions and training objectives. (ADP 3-0) *withdraw To disengage from an enemy force and move in a…

…The battle handover line is a designated phase line where responsibility transitions from the stationary force to the moving force and vice versa. The common higher echelon commander of two forces establishes a battle handover line…

…Commanders maintain the initiative to enable friendly forces to disrupt enemy decision making. This is particularly important during transitions between the offense and defense because retaining the initiative minimizes an enemy force’s ability to react…

…An attacking force’s principal advantage is the initiative. Having the initiative allows commanders to select the time, place, and methods used by attacking forces. An attacking commander has the opportunity to develop a plan and…

The Offense 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 3-3 forces. Commanders never permit enemy forces to recover from the shock of an initial assault. They prevent defenders from massing effects against the friendly decisive operation…