Term
| Defensive operations have the ability to do what? |
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Definition
-Gain Time
-Retain key terrain or deny a vital area to EN
-Counter surprise action by the enemy
-Economize force, allow combat power to focus elsewhere
-Increase EN vulnerability by forcing them to concentrate forces.
-Fix the enemy as a prelude to offensive OPS
-Prepare to resume the offensive |
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Term
Fundamentals of the Defense
Knowledge of the Enemy |
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Definition
Thorough tactical enemy analysis will provide information on:
Enemies AA, Assult Positions, Routes, Firing Positions, Axes of Advance, and Area most Advantageous for EN Main effort.
When defender can anticiate he can trap the attacker within the defense and counter with an offensive stike. |
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Term
Maneuver
Why is it important in defensive? |
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Definition
-Important in defense as it is in offensive
-Must maintain freedom of maneuver in battle space, foward of it and in engagement area.
-Essential in generating offensive power.
-Ensure in defensive you are able to maneuver in depth, use advantagous terrain, and tactica developments to concretrate, disperse and occupy positions to be more effective. |
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Term
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Begin as early as possible and continuous
Devlop secuirty plan that uses patrols and LP/OP to deceive enemy of main defense.
Use all assets at disposal to allow for successful defense.
Take time given to make sure assets are working together towards coordinated, integrated, and synchronized defense.
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Term
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Definition
Defense when in contact with EN or imminent. Hasty attack maybe needed to seize terrain suitable defense.
Improved continuously.
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-Out of contact with EN, contact is not imminent or time for organization is allowed.
Includes fortification, strongpoints, use of obstacles, and fully integrated fires.
Allow to conduct recon of area to decide best tactical deployment of forces. |
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