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Chapter 4
Figure 4-6. Sample belt method
4-148. In stability operations, the belt method can divide the COA by events, objectives (goals not
geographic location), or events and objectives in a selected slice across all lines of effort. (See Figure 4-7.)
It consists of war-gaming relationships among events or objectives on all lines of effort in the belt.
Figure 4-7. Sample modified belt method using lines of effort
4-149. The avenue-in-depth method focuses on one avenue of approach at a time, beginning with the
decisive operation. (See Figure 4-8.) This method is good for offensive COAs or in the defense when
canalizing terrain inhibits mutual support.
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