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FM 34-130<br />

Identify and evaluate AAs.<br />

Identify defensible terrain and potential battle positions.<br />

Identify potential assembly and dispersal areas.<br />

Concealment and cover are desirable for both <strong>the</strong> attack and <strong>the</strong> defense:<br />

If an attacking force can move forward under concealment, <strong>the</strong> chances <strong>of</strong> achieving<br />

surprise increase. If a force can move protected from <strong>the</strong> threat’s fire, <strong>the</strong> attack will<br />

be more effective. Concealed and covered approach routes are important to<br />

reconnaissance units, dismounted infantry, and insurgent or terrorist forces.<br />

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