FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMaries, providing a reserve, and, if necessary, a task organization.The scheme of maneuver is based on normal considerations governing the conduct of ground operations, but some modifications maybe made because of initial decentralization of command control.The nature and location of landing zones are also considerationsin formulating the scheme of maneuver.b. Objective. The objectives selected should(1) Further the accomplishment of the mission.(2) Normally be located on critical terrain.(3) Be within the capability of the unit assigned.(4) Include terrain essential for the defense of the objective (s).c. FEE A.(1) The FEE A in an airmobile operation, includes all of theobjectives and the maneuver space required for their defense until linkup or reinforcement is complete, or untilsubsequent operations are initiated.(2) It is desirable to include landing zones and maneuverspace for seizing the objectives within the area definedby the FEBA; however, terrain considerations may notpermit this.(3) The mission, friendly capabilities, and the enemy situation and capabilities influence the size of the area to beseized and held.aspRSPFigure 1. Scheme of maneuver.18 AGO 2294B