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FM 3-01.85: Patriot Battalion and Battery Operations - BITS

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<strong>Patriot</strong> <strong>Battalion</strong> Planning<br />

resupply, movement, missile reload, <strong>and</strong> rehearsals. Rehearsals are<br />

conducted to reinforce both the scheme of maneuver <strong>and</strong> defense design. 3.74<br />

3.74. When possible, conduct rehearsals under limited visibility or simulated<br />

NBC conditions <strong>and</strong> over similar terrain. Considerations should also be<br />

considered for engagement operations at the ICC <strong>and</strong> FU level. Key staff <strong>and</strong><br />

subordinate comm<strong>and</strong>ers should take part in rehearsals. They can identify<br />

problem areas <strong>and</strong> contingency actions, determine movement <strong>and</strong> reaction<br />

times, help coordination, <strong>and</strong> refine the plan.<br />

3.75. Rehearsals <strong>and</strong> backbriefs should identify key events <strong>and</strong> critical tasks,<br />

which subordinates must address to the comm<strong>and</strong>er's satisfaction. Whenever<br />

a significant change in the factors of METT-TC occurs the OIC must ensure<br />

that the battalion comm<strong>and</strong>er, staff, <strong>and</strong> subordinate unit comm<strong>and</strong>ers know<br />

it. Before the start time of the operation, the S2/S3 should update any<br />

changes to the known enemy situation. Refinement of the plan is a continual<br />

process using the TCS to analyze effectiveness. Throughout the fight, the<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>er monitors the progress of the battle. He does not hesitate to adjust<br />

or modify his original plan when METT-TC requires a significant change in<br />

the development factors of the battle.<br />

3-19

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