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3-88. The ultimate goal of adjacent unit coordination is to ensure unity of effort in accomplishment of the Infantry mission. Items adjacent units coordinate include—

• Unit positions, including locations of vital leaders’ call signs and frequencies.
• Locations of observation posts and patrols.
• Overlapping fires (to ensure direct fire responsibility is clearly defined).
• Target reference points).
• Alternate, supplementary, and subsequent battle positions.
• Indirect fire information.
• Obstacles (location and type).
• Air defense considerations, if applicable.
• Routes to be used during occupation and repositioning.
• Sustainment considerations.

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