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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMbridges are left for use by security commander will destroy it evenelements. When capture of the bridgethough all security elements have notis imminent, the demolition guardcrossed.Section III.DELAYING ACTION200. General ond element. It occupies and improvesa. A successful delaying action gains maxi- the subsequent delay position to themum time while surrendering minimum spacerear. Before displacing, the first elewithoutthe delaying force becoming decisivelyment provides forces to remain inengaged or outflanked.contact with the enemy. As the enemyb. A unit withdraws from one delay line or ment continues repeats to advance, the procedure the second used ele-byposition to another only with specific authority e t eemn ro un wof the commander designating the delay line orthe first element. Armor units willp~~~~osition.~ ~seldom~ operate on a front narrowposition.. ~~enough .to permit delay on alternatec. A unit is decisively engaged when it loses positions.freedom of action to accomplish its missionand no longer has the resources available to re-Note. A combination of (1) and (2) abovegain freedom of action.d. A unit is outflanked when enemy forces g. Regardless of how the delay is accomwitha capability of adversely affecting the plished, continuous delay must be achieved inmission of the delaying force are on the flank each action. Continuous delay is accomplishedor in the rear of the delaying force.by maintaining constant contact with the eneoppor- *emy with at least a portion of the delayinge action Offensive Is taken whenever force during the entire delay period. Armortunities arise to inflict serious damage on theathe .units will use all availableenemy,forcesdisengage ato inflictunit decisively engaged,seize dominating terrain, or deceive the en- maxmum damage upon the enemy h temy. ~~~~~~~~emy. ~~temptsto close on the delay position.f. Delaying actions are accomplished by- 201. Basic Considerations of Delaying Ac-(1) Delay on successive positions. In the tionsdelay on successive positions, the ini- Delaying actions vary with the situation,tial delaying position is organized and terrain, and weather conditions in the area andoccupied by the unit. When withdraw- with the size, type, and composition of the dealbecomes necessary, the unit dis- laying force. Considerations which must be applacesto the next rearward delaying plied in developing plans and conducting a depositionproviding certain elements to laying action areremainin contact with the enemy. a. Centralized Control and DecentralizedThis procedure is repeated through Action. A delaying action is characterized bysuccessive delay positions. Since wide operations on a wide front with maximumfrontages are common in the delay, forces in contact and minimum forces in rearmorunits will normally delay on serve. This results in a series of independentsuccessive positions.unit actions across the front in which each(2) Delay on alternate positions. The commander must be permitted freedom"of acforceis divided into two elements. tion in engaging the enemy. In the conduct ofThe first element occupies the initial the delay, the rearward movement of all unitsdelaying position while the second ele- must be closely coordinated. This will insurement occupies and improves the next that the enemy does not bypass or envelop elerearwarddelay position. When the ments of the delaying force or achieve a penefirstelement is forced to withdraw, it tration that would prevent the successful acdisplacesthrough or around the see- complishment of the delaying mission.109

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMb. Maximum Use of Terrain. Delaying normally in general terms and specify, as aforces must make maximum use of all terrain minimum, the following:from which delay of the enemy can be obtained.Maximum delay must be achieved and(1) The general location of the initial de-laying position (IDP). This generalthe enemy must not be allowed to advancelocation is refined at each level ofgreat distances unopposed. Delaying positionscommand until, finally, positions areshould be located on terrain features that dom-selected for men, weapons, and cominatethe likely avenues of enemy approach.bat vehicles. If the unit is in contactc. Force the Enemy to Deploy and Maneu- when the order to initiate the delay isver. Maximum use must be made of the terrainreceived, the present friendly posiinorder to exploit the firepower of the delay-tions may become the IDP.ing force. The enemy should be engaged at (2) Area for delay. The area assigned tomaximum ranges of all weapons. This actioneach unit down to company team levelshould cause the enemy to take time-consumingis indicated by lateral boundaries.measures in deploying, in developing the situa-Company team commanders normallytion, and in maneuvering to drive the delayingassign areas to their platoons byforce from its position. Repeated use of thisorientation on the ground.technique will slow the forward progress of theenemy and will exchange space for time.(3) Period of delay. Commanders guidetheir subordinate's planning by and.Maximum Use of Obstacles. The use of their subordinate's planning by andemolitions,mines, and artificial and naturalheld forward of a specified line. Theobstacles is exploited to the maximum to delayprimary purpose of this measure is tothe enemy. They are used to canalize and slowassist coordinated action among adjahisforward progress and to provide security tocent forces and establish a plannedthe flanks of the delaying force. To obtaintime phasing of the operation. Themaximum effectiveness, obstacles should be stated time does not imply authoritycovered by fire.stated time does not imply authorityfor withdrawal or displacement. Thee. Maintain Contact With the Enemy. delaying force holds the enemy for-Continuous reconnaissance must be conductedward of designated areas for theto establish and maintain contact with the en-longest time possible.emy. Enemy forces possessing freedom of maneuverand mobility will attempt to bypass or (4) Contemplated future action. Any fuenvelopthe flanks or penetrate between unitsconducting the delay. To prevent penetrationthrough or around a rearward posiorenvelopment, contact must be maintainedtion, must be announced if they affectwith all enemy forces encountered.f. Avoid Decisive Engagement. In a delaytion.(5) Limitations imposed upon the opera-ing action, positions are occupied for sufficientconditionsIf thethatcommandermight limitvisualizesthe planperiodsanyof time to cause the enemy to deploy,develop the situation, and maneuver to attackng of his subordinates, he must aneachposition. The delaying force withdraws tonounce the limitations. For example,the next delaying position before becoming dethemightunrestrictedinterfere withdemolitionsubsequentof bridgesoffencisivelyengaged with the enemy. If units conductingthedelay become decisively engaged,they may fail in their mission and jeopardizesive plans.b. Selection of Proposed Delaying Positions.the entire operation. (1) Proposed delaying positions are selectedthat will afford the greatest op-202. Planning portunity for inflicting maximuma. General. Planning the delaying action is damage on the advancing enemy ascentralized but execution is decentralized. well as insuring continuous delay.Orders to armor units will state the missionProposed positions are selected where110

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMb. Maximum Use of Terrain. Delaying normally in general terms and specify, as aforces must make maximum use of all terrain minimum, the following:from which delay of the enemy can be obtained.Maximum delay must be achieved and(1) The general location of the initial de-laying position (IDP). This generalthe enemy must not be allowed to advancelocation is refined at each level ofgreat distances unopposed. Delaying positionscommand until, finally, positions areshould be located on terrain features that dom-selected for men, weapons, and cominatethe likely avenues of enemy approach.bat vehicles. If the unit is in contactc. Force the Enemy to Deploy and Maneu- when the order to initiate the delay isver. Maximum use must be made of the terrainreceived, the present friendly posiinorder to exploit the firepower of the delay-tions may become the IDP.ing force. The enemy should be engaged at (2) Area for delay. The area assigned tomaximum ranges of all weapons. This actioneach unit down to company team levelshould cause the enemy to take time-consumingis indicated by lateral boundaries.measures in deploying, in developing the situa-Company team commanders normallytion, and in maneuvering to drive the delayingassign areas to their platoons byforce from its position. Repeated use of thisorientation on the ground.technique will slow the forward progress of theenemy and will exchange space for time.(3) Period of delay. Commanders guidetheir subordinate's planning by and.Maximum Use of Obstacles. The use of their subordinate's planning by andemolitions,mines, and artificial and naturalheld forward of a specified line. Theobstacles is exploited to the maximum to delayprimary purpose of this measure is tothe enemy. They are used to canalize and slowassist coordinated action among adjahisforward progress and to provide security tocent forces and establish a plannedthe flanks of the delaying force. To obtaintime phasing of the operation. Themaximum effectiveness, obstacles should be stated time does not imply authoritycovered by fire.stated time does not imply authorityfor withdrawal or displacement. Thee. Maintain Contact With the Enemy. delaying force holds the enemy for-Continuous reconnaissance must be conductedward of designated areas for theto establish and maintain contact with the en-longest time possible.emy. Enemy forces possessing freedom of maneuverand mobility will attempt to bypass or (4) Contemplated future action. Any fuenvelopthe flanks or penetrate between unitsconducting the delay. To prevent penetrationthrough or around a rearward posiorenvelopment, contact must be maintainedtion, must be announced if they affectwith all enemy forces encountered.f. Avoid Decisive Engagement. In a delaytion.(5) Limitations imposed upon the opera-ing action, positions are occupied for sufficientconditionsIf thethatcommandermight limitvisualizesthe planperiodsanyof time to cause the enemy to deploy,develop the situation, and maneuver to attackng of his subordinates, he must aneachposition. The delaying force withdraws tonounce the limitations. For example,the next delaying position before becoming dethemightunrestrictedinterfere withdemolitionsubsequentof bridgesoffencisivelyengaged with the enemy. If units conductingthedelay become decisively engaged,they may fail in their mission and jeopardizesive plans.b. Selection of Proposed Delaying Positions.the entire operation. (1) Proposed delaying positions are selectedthat will afford the greatest op-202. Planning portunity for inflicting maximuma. General. Planning the delaying action is damage on the advancing enemy ascentralized but execution is decentralized. well as insuring continuous delay.Orders to armor units will state the missionProposed positions are selected where110

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