Defensive Operations

Description

Operations to defeat enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and retain terrain.

Phases

  1. **Preparation Phase:** Position selection, fortification, obstacle emplacement
  2. **Security Phase:** Early warning, screening operations
  3. **Main Battle Phase:** Engagement of enemy main body
  4. **Counterattack Phase:** Restore positions, destroy penetrations
  5. **Consolidation Phase:** Reorganize, prepare for subsequent operations

Tasks (7)

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Position Fortification and Preparation

Improving defensive positions for survivability and effectiveness.

Obstacle Belt Emplacement

Creating barriers to slow, canalize, or stop enemy movement.

Engagement Area Development

Preparing terrain where enemy will be destroyed by concentrated fires.

Defense in Depth Establishment

Layering defensive positions to absorb and defeat enemy attack progressively.

Strong Point Creation

Establishing heavily fortified positions to anchor defense.

Reserve Force Positioning

Placing counterattack forces for rapid commitment.

Counterattack Preparation

Planning and rehearsing offensive action to restore defensive positions.