What are the three variations of retrograde operations?

There are three types of retrograde operations:

• Delay, where the unit gives up space to gain time.
• Withdrawal, where all or part of a deployed force voluntarily disengages from the enemy to free itself for a new mission.
• Retirement, where a force not in contact with the enemy conducts movement to the rear.

Which defensive task has a strike force that focuses on the destruction of the enemy?

The mobile defense
The mobile defense is a type of defensive operation that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through a decisive attack by a striking force (see Figure 8-1). A mobile defense requires defenders to have greater mobility than attackers.

What is an area defense?

The area defense is a type of defensive operation that concentrates on denying enemy forces access to designated terrain for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright (FM 3-0). An area defense capitalizes on the strength inherent in closely integrated defensive organization on the ground.

What are the 8 forms of contact?

The eight forms of enemy contact are visual; direct; indirect; non-hostile; obstacles; aircraft; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN); and electronic (sometimes referenced as “DINOCAVE” within the intelligence community).

What is area defense?

What is a military retrograde operation?

Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 3-90, Offense and Defense, describes retrograde as “a defensive task that involves organized movement away from the enemy. The enemy may force these operations, or a commander may execute them voluntarily.

What is a retrograde defense?

The retrograde is a type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy (FM 3-0). The enemy may force these operations or a commander may execute them voluntarily. In either case, the higher commander of the force executing the operation must approve the retrograde.

How do you conduct a defense?

Conduct a Defense by a Platoon

1. Analyze the mission.
2. Issue a warning order to the squad leaders.
3. Make a tentative plan.
4. Conduct a recon.
5. Start necessary movement or preparations.
6. Complete the plan.
7. Occupy the position.
8. Emplace early warning devices.