The march in deep battle

Question 1

When will a march may be conducted

Answer 1

When moving from a rear assembly to a forward assembly area to attack position

When leaving an assembly area to launch an attack

During a pursuit

When conducting a passage of lines

Question 2

What will a commander need to order a march

Answer 2

Mission of the march
Time available
Locations of possible or anticipated contacts
Enemy strengths
Dispositions of friendly forces and missions of adjacent forces
Terrain, weather and light
NBC conditions
Recon and security
Attachments and supporting units

Question 3

Unit march norms for routes

Answer 3

A division is assigned 4 march routes
A regiment is assigned 2 march routes
A battalion is assigned one march route

Question 4

What to do when marching

Answer 4

Set up control points to ensure a orderly march
Organise halts to let your men rest
In rest conceal everything

Question 5

March formations consist of the following

Answer 5

Recon
Advance guard
Flank security main force
Main force
Rear security element

Question 6

Role of recon

Answer 6

A recon battalion precedes the division
Spot nuclear delivery
Movement of enemy columns
Strength of enemy of enemy forces
Deployment lines and routes

Question 7

Advance guard

Answer 7

1/3 of the main force
A regiment can have a advance guard
Advance guard is reinforced units with more combat support
Mission of the advance guard is too provide a springboard for the assault

Question 8

Logistics of the march

Answer 8

Before the march rear units replenish supplies and preform maintenance and evacuation
During the march rear units repair broken down vehicles and the seriously wounded are evacuated
Control of rear services has to be prepared for meticoulsy before a march