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Reconnaissance pull

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reconnaissance that determines which routes are suitable for maneuver, where the enemy is strong and weak, and where gaps exist, thus pulling the main body toward and along the path of least resistence

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Reconnaissance Push

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Reconnaissance that refines the common operational picture, enabling the commander to finalize the plan and support main and supporting efforts

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What is an observation post

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A position from which observations are made or fires are directed and adjusted

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What is a combat outpost

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A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations

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What is a passage of lines

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an operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force’s combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy

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What is a passage point

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A designated place where passing units pass through the stationary unit

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What is an air corridor

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a restricted air route of travel specified for use by frinedly aircraft established for the purpose of preventing friendly aircraft form being fired upon by friendly forces

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What is a battle handover line

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a designated phase line where responsibility transitions from the stationary force to the moving force and vice versa

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What is a battle handover

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A coordinated mission between two units that transfers responsibility for fighting an enemy force form one unit to another

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What are bypass criterea

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measures established by higher echelon criteria that specify the conditions and size under which enemy units and contact may be avoided

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What is a checkpoint

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A predetermined point on the ground used to control movement, tactical maneuver, and orientation

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What is a coordinated fire line

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a line beyond which conventional surface to surface direct fire and indirect fire support means may fire at any time within the boundaries of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination but does not eliminate the responsibility to coordinate the airspace required to conduct the mission

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What is a coordination point

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A point that indicates a specific location for the coordination of tactical actions between adjacent units

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What is counterreconnaissance

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a tactical mission task that encompasses all measures undertaken by a commander to counter enemy reconnaissance and surveillance efforts

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What is cueing

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The integration of one or more types of reconnaissance or surveillance systems to provide information that direct follow on collecting of more detailed information by another system

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What is decisive terrain

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Key terrain whose seizure and retention is mandatory for successful mission accomplishment

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What is decisively engaged

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a fully committed force that cannot maneuver or extricate itself

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What is a delay

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When a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on enemy forces without becoming decisively engaged

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What is a delay line

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a phase line over which enemy forces is not allowed to cross before a specific date and time or enemy condition

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What is key terrain

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An identifiable characteristics whose seizure or retention affords a marked advantage to either combatant

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What is mixing

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Using two or more different capabilities to collect against the same information requirement

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What is an NAI

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The geospatial area or systems node or link against which information that will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected, usually to capture indications of enemy and adversary course of action

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What is a passage point

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A designated place where passing units must pass through the stationary unit and the stationary unit’s restrictions no longer apply

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Release point

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a designated place on a route where elements are released from centralized control

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relief in place

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an operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area by the incoming unit and the responsibilities of the replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations is transferred to the replacing unit

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Reserve

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The portion of a body of troops that is withheld from action at the beginning of an engagement to be available for a decisive movement

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start point

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a designated place on a route where elements fall under the control of a designated march commander

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what is a target area of interest

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the geographical area where high value targets can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces

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Decision point

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a point in space and time where the command or staff anticipates making a key decision concerning a specific course of action

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Restricted operations zone

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Airspace reserved for specific activities in which the operations of one or more airspace units is restricteed

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What are the control measures for a ROZ

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Name, min/max altitude, DTG start/DTG end

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What are the control measures for an air corridor

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Name, min/max altitude, DTG Start/End, Width

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What is an airspace coordination are

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a 3D block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires

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What are the GCMs for an ACA

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Name, HQ, Min/Max altitude, Grids, DTG Start/End

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What is a Call for Fire zone

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a weapons coating radar search area from which the commander wants to attack hostile firing systems

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What is a critical friendly zone

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a friendly area of coverage employed by weapons locating radar which the maneuver commander designates as critical to the protection of an asset whose loss would seriously jeopardize the mission

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What is an engagement area

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Area where the commander masses effects to contain and destroy an enemy force

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What is an acp

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A point easily defined and used for navigation, command and control, and communication. The point may be a terrain feature or an electronic navigation air

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What is an NFA

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An area designated by the appropriate commander into which fires or their effects are prohibited

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What is a PAA

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A position area for artillery which is an area assigned to an artillery unit where individual artillery systems can maneuver to increase their survivability. It is not an area of operations for the artillery unit occupying

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What is medevac

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the timely and effective movement of the wounded and injured

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What is a refuel on the move

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A logistical action, for sustaining an army while on maneuver to reach a destination

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What is an MCP

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Maintenance Collection Point

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What are the three Wargame methods

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Box, belt, avenue in depth

45
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What are the MDMP speed up techniques

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Increase CDR involvement
Limit number of COAs
Maximize parallel planning
Increase collaborative planning
Use liaison officers

46
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What are the three outputs of evaluate the threat

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HVT list
Threat template
Threat capability statement

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What is the output of IPB Step 2

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MCOO
Threat overlay

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