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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMon the remaining two sides are formed into mobile reserves to dealwith any breakouts (fig. 36).131. Defense Against Encirclementa. Initial Actions. A guerrilla commander must be constantly onthe alert for indications of an encirclement. When he receivesindications that an encircling movement is in progress such as theappearance of enemy forces from two or three directions, the guerrillacommander immediately maneuvers his forces to escape while enemylines are still thin and spread out, and coordination betweenadvancing units is not yet well established. Records and surplusequipment are either cached or destroyed. Thus, the guerrilla forceeither escapes the encirclement or places itself in a more favorableposition to meet it. If for some reason, escape is not initiallyaccomplished, movement to a ridge line is recommended. The ridgeline affords observation, commanding ground, and allows movementin several directions. The guerrillas wait on this high ground untilperiods of low visibility or other favorable opportunity for a breakthroughattempt occurs.b. Breakout (fig. 37). Two strong combat detachments precede themain body which is covered by flank and rear guards. If gaps betweenthe enemy units exist, the combat detachments seize and hold theflanks of the escape route. When there are no gaps in the enemylines, these detachments attack to create and protect an escapechannel. The break-through is timed to occur during periods of poorvisibility, free from enemy observation and accurate fire. During theattempt, guerrilla units not included in the enemy circle makeattacks against his rear to lure forces away from the main break-outattempt and help to create gaps. After a successful break-through, theguerrilla force should increase the tempo of its operations wheneverpossible, thus raising guerrilla morale and making the enemycautious in the future about leaving his bases to attack the guerrillaareas.c. Action If Breakout Fails (fig. 38). If the breakout attempt isunsuccessful, the commander divides his force into small groups andinstructs them to infiltrate through the enemy lines at night or hidein the area until the enemy leaves. This action should be taken onlyas a last resort, as it means the force will be inoperative for a periodof time and the morale of the unit may be adversely affected.Reassembly instructions are announced before the groups disperse.140

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