FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
However, the stationary unit lifts and shifts its direct
fire as coordinated by the collocated command groups.
BLOCK FOR A TACTICAL COMBAT FORCE
6-190. When defending from a battle position, the
response force positions its elements to achieve the TCF
commander's intent. The response force sets up blocking
positions to keep the enemy from escaping. It selects
battle positions where it can control, maneuver, and
concentrate direct fire on the enemy. As blocking
positions are set up, the TCF maneuvers to attack the
enemy's flank. The TCF commander and the response
force commander set up a contact point for coordination
and conduct a reconnaissance of this point, time
permitting. The TCF commander and response force
leader coordinate C2 and exchange the following
information:
• When to lift or shift fire.
• What targets must be destroyed to allow the
TCFtocloseontheenemy.
• The time, location, or activity to pass control of
the battle.
• The location of the engagement areas.
6-191. The TCF and blocking force coordinate so that
the TCF flanks the enemy. The response force
suppresses the enemy from the front allowing time for
the TCF to maneuver into position.
6-192. The TCF commander specifies tasks for the
response force to achieve the TCF scheme of maneuver.
The response force normally will have to orient its
weapon systems on the enemy avenue of approach using
TRPs or engagement areas (EAs). The response force
may be tasked to—
• Destroy a certain enemy force from the battle
position.
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