Cavalry Operations

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Outline
Terminal Learning Objective Organizations and Missions Reconnaissance Security Economy of Force Other Operations

Terminal Learning Objective

While Serving As a Troop Commander

or a Squadron Staff Officer in a Tactical Environment, the Student Will Employ a Cavalry Organization to Accomplish the Primary Missions of the Cavalry IAW FM 17-95 and FM 1116

Active Component Cavalry Units

2nd ACR (L) 3rd ACR 1 AD 1 ID(M) 1 CAV 2 ID 3 ID(M) 4 ID(M) 82 ABN 1-1 CAV 1-4 CAV 1-7 CAV 4-7 CAV 3-7 CAV 1-10 CAV 1-17 CAV 25 ID (L) 3-4 CAV L 10 MTN (L) 3-17 CAV

101 ABN

2-17 CAV
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Enabling Learning Objective A

Action: Select the Basic Designs of

Cavalry Organizations Condition: Given a list of Cavalry Organizations Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 1-17

Basic Designs
ACR (Armored) ACR (Light) Armored Division Cavalry Squadron Light Division Cavalry Squadron Airborne Division Cavalry Squadron Air Cavalry Squadron
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Enabling Learning Objective B

Action: Select the Organization of the

Armored Cavalry Regiment (A) Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 and the OAAB.

Armored Cavalry Regiment

The ACR is a self contained combined

arms organization. The ACR is a separate unit that supports the corps or joint task force.

ACR
HHT

RSS

MI

Armored Cavalry Squadron

HHT

M3 (IFV)

2x1

M3 (CFV) 12 x 3 M1 9x3 M106 2x3

M1

14 x 1

M109

8x1

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RAS

HHT

EH-60 4 x 1

A M OH-58D 8 x 3 AH-64 8 x 2

U L UH-60 15 x 1 AVUM

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ACR Support
HHT

RSS

MI

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Enabling Learning Objective C

Action: Identify the Organization of

the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 1-19, FM 71-8 Annex E, 1999 AVN Force Structure p. 23
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Armored Cavalry Regiment (L)

The ACR(L) is similar to the ACR (A)

with some significant exceptions. These differences require modification of the TTPs prescribed for the ACR throughout FM 17-95.

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ACR (L)
L

HHT

RSS

MI

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Light Armored Cavalry Squadron

HHT

TOW HMMWV 12 x 3 SCT HMMWV 9 x 3

TOW HMMWV 12 x 1

155(T) 8 x 1

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RAS (L)

HHT

OH-58D 1 x 1

U L OH-58D 8 x 4 UH-60 15 x 1 AVUM

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ACR Support (Light)

L

HHT

RSS

MI

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Enabling Learning Objective D

Action: Identify the Organization of

the Heavy Division Cavalry Squadron Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 71-8 Annex C (C-3)

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Heavy Division Cavalry Squadron

HHT M3 (CFV) 2 x 1

M3 (CFV) 13 x 3 M1 9x3 M106 2x3

OH-58D

8x2

AVUM

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Enabling Learning Objective E

Action: Identify the Organization of

the Light Division Cavalry Squadron Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 71-8 Annex E, 1999 AVN Force Structure p. 23

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Light Division Cavalry Squadron

HHT

TOW HMMWV 8 x 1 SCT HMMWV 12 x 1 120mm Mtrs 2 x 1

OH-58D

8x2

AVUM

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Enabling Learning Objective F

Action: Identify the Organization of

the Airborne Division Cavalry Squadron Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 1-20

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Airborne Division Cavalry Squadron

HHT

TOW HMMWV 8 x 1 OH-58D SCT HMMWV 12 x 1

8x3

AVUM

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Enabling Learning Objective G

Action: Identify the Organization of

the Air Assault Air Cavalry Squadron Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW 1999 AVN Force Structure p. 27

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Air Assault Air Cavalry Squadron

HHT

OH-58D

8x4

AVUM

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Enabling Learning Objective H

Action: Select the Organization and

Employment Methods of an Air Cavalry Troop Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 and the OAAB.

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Air Cavalry Troop

HQ

OH-58D

4x1

OH-58D

4x1

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ACT Organized by Teams

PL LION (LOA)

PL TIGER (BHL) PL COUGAR (LD)

PL JAGUAR

FA RP
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ACT Organized by Teams

Scout Weapons Team Heavy Scout Team Heavy Weapons Team

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ACT Organized by Platoons

PL LION (LOA)

PL TIGER (BHL) PL COUGAR (LD)

PL JAGUAR

FA RP
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Enabling Learning Objective I

Action: Select the Purpose and

Fundamentals of Reconnaissance Operations Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 3-3, 3-5

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Reconnaissance
Cavalry does not perform a recon

mission for its own sake. Cavalry performs recon for another friendly force to provide it with fresh, accurate information about the terrain and enemy within the area. Recon allows the higher commander to keep other forces free from contact as long as possible.
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Reconnaissance
Fundamentals (GORRDE) Gain and maintain enemy contact Orient on the recon objective Report rapidly and accurately Retain freedom of maneuver Develop the situation Ensure maximum recon forces forward
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Enabling Learning Objective J

Action: Identify the Four Types of

Reconnaissance Missions Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 3-1

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Types of Reconnaissance
Route Area Zone Recon in Force

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Enabling Learning Objective K

Action: Identify purpose and critical

tasks of a Route Reconnaissance Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95

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Route Reconnaissance
Purpose Is to Obtain Detailed Info

About a Specified Route and All Adjacent Terrain From Which the Enemy Could Influence Movement Along That Route

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Critical Tasks
Recon and determine trafficability Recon all terrain along the route Recon built-up areas along route Recon lateral routes Inspect/evaluate all bridges Locate fords and crossing sites Inspect/evaluate all over/underpasses

and culverts

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Critical Tasks cont.

Recon all defiles along the route Locate/clear route of mines,

obstacles, and barriers Locate bypasses around built-up areas, obstacles, and contaminated areas Find and report all enemy along route Report route information
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Route Recon
Conduct of a Route Recon: Air/Ground Integration Works Best Control Measures:
Lateral Boundaries SP/RP Route Designation Phase Lines and Check Points

Assign Only One Route Per Troop If

Enemy Contact Is Possible
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Route Recon

SP

CP 1

CP 2 RTE GREEN

CP 1

RP

PL SPUR

PL BIT

PL STAR

PL ROPE
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Enabling Learning Objective L

Action: Identify the purpose and

critical tasks of a Zone Reconnaissance Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 1-116 p. 3-14, 3-15

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Zone Recon
Purpose Is to Obtain Detailed Info

Concerning All Routes, Obstacles, Terrain and Enemy Forces Within a Zone Defined by Boundaries

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Critical Tasks
Find and report all enemy w/in zone Recon specific terrain w/in zone Report recon information

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Critical Tasks (Time Permitting)

Recon all terrain w/in zone Inspect/classify all bridges in zone Locate fords/crossing sites in zone Inspect/classify all over/underpasses

and culverts Locate/clear all mines, obstacles, and barriers in zone Locate bypass around obstacles, etc.
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Zone Recon
Regimental Zone Recon: 3 Ground Squadrons Abreast RAS Forward Attack in Reserve

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Zone Recon
Squadron Zone Recon Ground Troops Abreast Air CAV TRPs Forward Recon All Routes

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Zone Recon
Ground CAV Troop Zone Recon CFVs Abreast Tanks in Supporting Position Recon All Routes and Terrain Do Not Bypass Enemy Without
Permission Air CAV to Front/Flanks

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Zone Recon
Air CAV Troop Zone Recon Conducted As a Movement to Contact By Platoons or Teams Same Control Measures As Ground CAV Do Not Bypass Enemy Without
Permission

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Zone Recon
CP 4

XX

CP 3

CP 1 RTE DIAMOND

CP 2

A B
NAI 2

NAI 1

XX
PL STETSON (LD) PL SADDLE PL SPUR PL BOOT (LOA)
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Enabling Learning Objective M

Action: Identify the Purpose and

Critical Tasks of Area Reconnaissance Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 / FM 1-116

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Area Recon
Purpose Is to Obtain Detailed Info

Concerning Terrain or Enemy Activity W/in a Prescribed Area Such As a Town, Ridgeline, Woods, Bridge, or Other Feature That May Be Critical to the Operation

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Area Recon
Squadron Area Recon: Similar to a Zone Recon Except
Movement to and From Assign Troop Sectors May Be in Rear Area or Cross-FLOT Enemy Forces encountered are Reported and Bypassed

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Area Recon
Ground CAV Troop Area Recon Same As Zone Recon Except for
Movement to and From

Air CAV Troop Area Recon Report/Bypass Enemy Enroute, If

Possible Routes to and from the area should provide the best cover and concealment from enemy air defense detection
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Area Recon Control Measures

CP 4

II
AB0001

CP 3
AB0002

CP 1 RTE DIAMOND
AB0003

CP 2

1 3 NAI 2

NAI 1

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PL STETSON (LD) PL SADDLE PL SPUR PL BOOT (LOA)
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Enabling Learning Objective N

Action: Select the Purpose of a

Reconnaissance in Force Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 3-24

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Recon in Force
Purpose Is a Limited Objective

Operation by at Least a Battalion-Size Force to Obtain Info and to Locate and Test Enemy Dispositions, Strengths, and Reactions

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Recon in Force
Performed by an ACR or Division

Cavalry Squadron Performed as zone recon or movement to

contact

Conducted along a broad front Series of probing actions to test enemy

reaction at selected points

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Enabling Learning Objective O

Action: Identify the Purpose of

Security Operations Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-1

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Security Operations
Purpose Is to Obtain Info About the

Enemy and Provide Reaction Time, Maneuver Space, and Protection to the Main Body

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Enabling Learning Objective P

Action: Identify the Fundamentals of

Security and Four Types of Security Missions Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-3, 4-4

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Security Operations
Fundamentals (MOPPP): Maintain Enemy Contact Orient on the Main Body Perform Continuous Recon Provide Early and Accurate Warning Provide Reaction Time and Maneuver
Space

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Types of Security Operations

Screen Guard Cover Area Security Area Route Convoy
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Enabling Learning Objective Q

Action: Select the Purpose of a

Screen Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-5

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Screen Operations
The Purpose of a Screen is to Provide

Early Warning to the Main Body

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Screen Operations
Maintain Surveillance Provide Early Warning Counter-Reconnaissance Impede, Harass the Enemy With

Indirect and/or Direct Fires Provides the Least Amount of Protection

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Enabling Learning Objective R

Action: Identify the Tasks of a

Screening Force Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-7

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Screen Critical Tasks

III
AGMB Maintain Contact

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FSE Locate and Maintain Contact Determine Direction of Movement

CRP

Destroy or Repel
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Enabling Learning Objective S

Action: Identify the Types of Screen

Operations and When They are Conducted Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-7

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Screen
S S

Screen

Flank Screen

Flank Screen

Flank Screen

Flank Screen

MAIN BODY

MAIN BODY

Rear Screen

Rear Screen

Stationary Screen

Moving Screen
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Screen in Depth
PL LION (LOA)

Aerial OPs Dismounted OPs Mounted OPs

A B

Tank and Morter Support

PL TIGER (BHL) PL BEAR (LD)
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Enabling Learning Objective T

Action: Identify the Purpose of a

Guard Mission Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-21

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Guard Operations
The Purpose of a Guard Operation is

to Protect the Main Body from Enemy Ground Observation, Direct Fire, and Surprise Attack

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Guard Operations
Accomplishes all tasks of a screen Prevents enemy ground observation

of and direct fire against the main body Operates within range of main body artillery Deployed on narrower front Performed by a squadron
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Enabling Learning Objective U

Action: Select the Types of Guard

Missions and Critical Tasks Involved with Each One Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-23, 4-26, 4-32

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Guard Operations
Types of Guard Operations: Advance Guard Flank Guard Rear Guard

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Advance Guard
Critical Tasks: Perform recon along main body axis of
advance Maintain continuous surveillance of BN sized avenues of approach Destroy/repel enemy recon Defeat/repel/fix enemy ground forces before they can engage the main body
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Flank Guard
Critical Tasks Maintain continuous surveillance of BN
sized avenues of approach Destroy/repel enemy recon Maintain contact with the main body Defeat/repel/fix enemy ground forces before they can engage the main body

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Rear Guard
Critical Tasks Detect and defeat enemy forces Conduct delay without contact Upon contact bound to successive BPs

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Enabling Learning Objective V

Action: Select the Purpose and

Functions of a Cover Mission Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-32

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Cover Mission
The Purpose of a Covering Force is to

Develop the Situation Early and Defeat the Enemy. If the Latter is not Possible, the Covering Force Deceives, Delays, and Disorganizes the Enemy until the Covered Force can Effectively React.

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Cover Mission
Functions of a Covering Force: Operate beyond range of main body
artillery, usually 50-60 km Develops situation earlier than a guard force Accomplishes all functions of a screen and guard Recons, screens, attacks, defends, and delays as necessary
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Cover Mission
xxx II II xxx xxx xxx

Defensive Cover

II

MAIN BODY MAIN BODY

II

Offensive Cover

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Enabling Learning Objective W

Action: Select the Purpose and Types

of Area Security Missions Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-40

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Area Security
Purpose Is to Deny the Enemy the

Ability to Influence Friendly Actions in a Specific Area or to Deny the Enemy Use of an Area for His Own Purposes

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Area Security
Types of Area Security: Recon and security of designated
personnel, airfields, facilities, commo., equipment, etc. Route Security Convoy Security

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Area Security
A C
I
1 AA
A B

LZ/PZ

D/E QRF

C
I

2A A

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Enabling Learning Objective X

Action: List the Functions of Route

Security Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-43, 4-45

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Route Security
Purpose Is to Prevent Enemy Ground

Forces or Insurgents From Coming Within Direct Fire Range of the Protected Route

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Route Security
Functions: Conduct continuous recon Conduct sweeps at irregular intervals Cordon sections of route for search Establish roadblocks/checkpoints Occupy key locations/terrain along route Aggressively conduct patrols
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Route Security
S S

I
RTE GOLD

Escort Patrols

I S
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Enabling Learning Objective Y

Action: What is the Purpose and Task

of Convoy Security Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 4-46, 4-49

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Convoy Security
Purpose Is to Provide Security to a

Moving Convoy When Insufficient Friendly Forces Are Available to Continuously Secure Lines of Communication in an Area of Operations

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Convoy Security
Critical Tasks: Recon the route the convoy will travel Clear the route of obstacles or positions
from which the enemy could influence movement along the route Provide early warning and prevent the enemy from impeding, harassing, containing, seizing, or destroying the convoy
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Convoy Security
S S

S
Convoy Convoy Convoy Convoy Convoy HQ

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Enabling Learning Objective Z

Action: Select the Definition and

Characteristics of Economy of Force Missions Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95 p. 5-4

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Economy of Force
The Allocation of Minimum Essential

Combat Power to Secondary Efforts so That Forces May Be Concentrated in an Area Where a Decision Is Sought

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Offensive Economy of Force

Movement to Contact Hasty Attack Raid Deliberate Attack Spoiling Attack Search and Attack Exploitation Pursuit
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Defensive Economy of Force

Defend in Sector Defend a Battle Position

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Economy of Force Operations

Characteristics: Independent action Centralized control Cover wide fronts Firepower forward Establish and maintain contact Maximum use of obstacles Destruction of the enemy
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Enabling Learning Objective AA

Action: Identify All Other Operations

Performed by the Cavalry Condition: Without the Use of Notes Standard: IAW FM 17-95

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Other Operations
Retrograde Delay Withdrawal Retirement Rear Operations Tactical Combat
Force Restore Command and Control Facilitate Movement Area Damage Control
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Other Operations
Deception Operations Battle Handover Passage of Lines Relief in Place Linkup Breakout from Encirclement Obstacle Breaching Operations
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Other Operations
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical

Defense Independent Troop Operations Contingency Operations

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Summary
Organizations and Missions Reconnaissance Security Economy of Force Other Operations

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Questions
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CONCLUSION

SCOUTS OUT!
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