Platoon leaders and squad leaders must understand the principles and tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with the offense. They must comprehend their role when operating within a larger organization’s operations, and when operating independently. Leaders must recognize the complementary and reinforcing effects of other maneuver elements and supporting elements with their own capabilities and understand the impact of open or restrictive terrain on their operations. The primary purpose of the offense for the Infantry rifle platoon is to decisively defeat, destroy, or neutralize the enemy force, or to seize key terrain. This chapter covers the basic components during the conduct of the offense, common offensive planning considerations, movement to contact, and attack.
- Section 1 – Conduct of the Offense
- Section 2 – Common Offensive Planning Considerations
- Section 3 – Movement to Contact
- Section 4 – Attack
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