Armored Warfare

Description

Employment of tank and mechanized forces in combined arms operations.

Phases

  1. **Movement Phase:** Tactical movement to engagement area
  2. **Engagement Phase:** Direct fire combat
  3. **Maneuver Phase:** Tactical repositioning
  4. **Exploitation Phase:** Pursue defeated enemy
  5. **Reconstitution Phase:** Rearm, refuel, repair

Tasks (7)

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Tank Platoon/Company Maneuver

Tactical movement of armored units.

Direct Fire Engagement

Engaging enemy with tank main guns and coaxial weapons.

Overwatch Positioning

Placing armor to provide covering fire.

Bounding Overwatch Movement

Tactical movement with continuous security.

Hull-Down/Turret-Down Firing Positions

Using terrain to protect vehicle while engaging.

Sally Tactics (Sortie and Withdrawal)

Moving from protected position to engage then withdrawing.

Combined Arms Team Integration

Integrating tanks with infantry and other arms.