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Book are depicted in GREEN printing. Last updated on 01 March, 1999 For any comments, additions, deletions, or modifications for this Battle Book contact LTC Bill Bryan. |
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CHAPTER 6: OPFOR Defensive Operations
a. Defense in Direct Contact. The OPFOR transition to the defense in direct contact occurs most often during an attack. It can also occur when the OPFOR is repelling counterattacks, consolidating captured lines and securing flanks of attacking troops, or with an unsuccessful outcome of a meeting battle. The OPFOR’s main defensive area will be in direct range of the BLUFOR.
b. Defense Out of Direct Contact. The OPFOR can assume a defense before the battle begins, while out of direct contact with the BLUFOR. The main difference between defense in contact and defense out of contact is the absence of a security zone in the former. Under the latter condition, the transition to a defense is made to cover areas of possible contact, to repel a possible BLUFOR attack or support the deployment of additional forces.
In a defense out of contact it is important to carefully evaluate the terrain, both in front of the forward edge of the defense and in the depth of the defense. Terrain should be selected to provide the most advantageous position for strongpoints, organizing a system of fire and good cover and concealment.
| Any changes from the 1998 OPFOR Battle
Book are depicted in GREEN printing. Last updated on 01 March, 1999 For any comments, additions, deletions, or modifications for this Battle Book contact LTC Bill Bryan. |
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