Offensive Operations
Description
Ground combat operations designed to seize terrain, destroy enemy forces, and gain the initiative.
Phases
- **Preparation Phase:** Intelligence gathering, rehearsals, staging
- **Movement Phase:** Advance to line of departure, approach march
- **Contact Phase:** Encounter enemy, develop situation
- **Assault Phase:** Close with and destroy enemy
- **Consolidation Phase:** Secure objective, prepare for counterattack
Tasks (7)
+ New TaskAssault Force Movement to Contact
Advancing toward enemy until contact is established.
Enemy Position Identification and Fixing
Locating enemy and preventing their withdrawal or reinforcement.
Flanking Maneuvers
Moving around enemy position to attack from the side or rear.
Breakthrough Operations
Penetrating enemy defensive lines to create gaps for exploitation.
Exploitation of Gaps
Rapidly advancing through breaches to expand success.
Pursuit of Retreating Forces
Maintaining pressure on withdrawing enemy to prevent reconstitution.
Hasty Attack Execution
Quick attack with minimal preparation to maintain momentum.