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Chapter 4
Troop mortars positioning to effectively support the indirect fire plan, considering
colocation of the mortars with the DRT CP post.
Establishment of fire priorities, and employing fires to maintain maximum range forward of
the reconnaissance platoons.
Incorporation of hasty obstacles with restricted terrain to halt or slow threat reconnaissance
elements and enable effective indirect fire engagement.
Linking of surveillance tasking to triggers.
Covering both mounted and dismounted avenues of approach.
Establishing locations and criteria for RHO and target handover, covering the following:
Accepting handover from or transferring responsibility to another element.
Conducting handover within the troop by subordinate elements.
4-41. The commander conducts ongoing sustainment operations using procedures that prevent the threat
from detecting reconnaissance and maneuver element locations, specifying the following:
Priorities for sustainment. Considerations include the following:
Troop reconnaissance elements should be prepared to operate for as long as possible (24 to
72 hours) without resupply.
Forward movement of resupply vehicles is restricted.
Reconnaissance and maneuver elements are rotated to resupply points in the rear of the
troop AO.
Security requirements and techniques for troop trains or supporting elements.
Movement and positioning of trains and sustainment supply points.
Resupply operations, including emergency resupply and caches that specify the following:
Caches for mission-specific items.
Drop points away from hide positions and OPs.
Casualty consolidation and evacuation plan that addresses the location of all aid stations and
methods for ground and air evacuation.
Vehicle recovery, including secured collection points and maintenance procedures.
Equipment and supply destruction criteria.
MOVING SCREEN
4-42. The planning considerations discussed above for a stationary screen also apply to a moving screen.
However, emphasis can shift since the main body is moving. The DRT can conduct a moving flank screen
to the flank or rear of a moving force by itself or as part of the squadron or IBCT. Screening the rear of a
moving force is essentially the same as that for a stationary screen. As the protected force moves, the troop
occupies a series of successive screen lines. Movement is regulated by the requirement to maintain the time
and distance factors directed by the main body commander. Small unmanned aircraft systems or sensors
can support the screen during the maneuver of reconnaissance platoons or sections. They can also work to
extend the areas of coverage.
4-43. The moving flank screen poses additional considerations. The width of the screen AO is not as
important as maintaining orientation on the force being protected and maintaining continuous observation
of the threat avenues of approach that might affect the protected force’s maneuver. The DRT screens
forward of the lead combat element in the main body or to the rear of the protected elements, exclusive of
front and rear security forces. The trains move with the troop or can travel with the squadron or Infantry
battalion trains.
Occupying the Screen
4-44. There are three basic techniques for occupying a flank screen of a moving force. Employment of a
specific technique, or combination of techniques, is determined by the threat situation (and the knowledge
available on the threat), the squadron commander’s intent, and the speed at which the protected force is
moving. The three techniques are as follows:
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