3-174: Determine the Enemy Scheme of Maneuver

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3-174. Procedures and considerations in determining the enemy’s scheme of maneuver (see figure 3-20) include:

Determining how the enemy will structure the attack.
Determining how the enemy will use his reconnaissance assets. Will he attempt to infiltrate friendly positions?
Determining where and when the enemy will change formations and establish support-by-fire positions.
Determining where, when, and how the enemy will conduct his assault or breaching operations.
Determining where and when he will commit follow-on forces.
Determining the enemy’s expected rates of movement.
Assessing the effects of his combat multipliers and anticipated locations/areas of employment.
Determining what reactions the enemy is likely to have in response to projected friendly actions.

Figure 3-20. Example of an enemy scheme of maneuver

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