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Apply the Brigade Fight Concept to Operational Planning

Apply the Brigade Fight Concept to Operational Planning. Terminal Learning Objective.

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Apply the Brigade Fight Concept to Operational Planning

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  1. Apply the Brigade Fight Concept to Operational Planning

  2. Terminal Learning Objective Action:Identify the mission, capabilities and limitations, organization and functions, and battlefield focus of the divisional and separate heavy maneuver brigade and tactical considerations in employing both types of brigades in the course of offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations. Conditions:Given information on the mission, capabilities and limitations, organization and functions, and battlefield focus of the divisional and separate heavy maneuver brigade and tactical considerations in employing both types of brigades in the course of offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations, from both readings and instruction in a classroom environment and given a closed book test on the aforementioned material. Standard:Correctly identify and communicate information on the missioncapabilities and limitations, organization and functions, and battlefield focus of the divisional and separate heavy maneuver brigade and tactical considerations in employing both types of brigades in the course of offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations, with an 80 percent accuracy rate and in accordance with FM 71-3, in order to allow the development of courses of action which are suitable, feasible, and acceptable based on the current and anticipated tactical situation.

  3. Brigades • Mission • Capabilities • Limitations • Organization • Functions

  4. Brigade Missions • Deploy on short notice. • Use maneuver and shock effect to destroy, capture, or repel enemy forces. • Conduct various OOTW activities. • Operate as part of a joint or combined force. • Normally function under the control of a division headquarters but may operate separately under the control of a corps.

  5. Capabilities: Conducts sustained combat operations Accomplishes rapid movement and deep penetrations Exploits success and pursues a defeated enemy Conducts security operations Conducts defensive, retrograde, and other operations Conducts offensive operations Conducts operations with light and special operations forces Conducts OOTW Deploys rapidly and secures pre-positioned equipment Limitations: Mobility and firepower are restricted by: Urban areas. Dense jungles and forests Very steep and rugged terrain Significant water obstacles Strategic mobility is limited by heavy equipment Consumption of Classes III, V, and IX supplies is extremely high Capabilities and Limitations of the Brigade

  6. Organization and Functions of Brigades and Separate Brigades

  7. Organization: Combination of armored and mechanized infantry battalions May have an aviation battalion or task force OPCON May have a light infantry battalion attached Other supporting units are grouped under the command of the brigade headquarters CS and CSS units are task organized to the brigade as necessary Normally operates as part of a division or corps Functions: Performs tactical tasks under command of a division, corps, or joint task force headquarters Participates in division or corps operations according to the principles and concepts in FM 71-100 and FM 100-15 Task organizes as directed Organization and Functions of a Divisional Brigade

  8. X HHC DS SIG MP SPT DS DS DS HHC MED S&T MAINT Divisional Brigade Organization

  9. Organization: Brigade HHC to provide command and control Armored and mechanized infantry battalions An armored cavalry troop An engineer battalion A military intelligence company A FA battalion to provide DS fire support A support battalion of several support units Limited CS assets to include MP, chemical, and air defense assets Normally operates under corps command, but may be attached to a division Organized to provide their own support Functions: Performs tactical tasks under command of a division, corps, or joint task force headquarters Participates in division or corps operations according to the principles and concepts in FM 71-100 and FM 100-15 Task organizes as directed Organization and Functions of a Separate Brigade

  10. X MI HHC SIG MP SPT DS HHC MED S&T MAINT Separate Brigade Organization

  11. Brigade Battlefield Focus • Primary focus is to defeat the enemy while protecting its CS, CSS, and command and control facilities. • Must be poised to exploit every opportunity to disrupt the enemy’s timetable. • Conducts simultaneous operations to open opportunities for decisive action. • A brigade may conduct deep operations with fixed wing air, artillery interdiction, and Army combat aviation. • Brigade commander should create time and space necessary for its major subordinate echelons to defeat enemy forces in contact before engaging those not in contact. • Brigades normally fight as part of a division. • Separate brigades normally conduct sustained operations under corps control. • Normally direct engagements against enemy battalions and regiments. • Fights as a combined arms team.

  12. Tactical Battlefield Framework • Area of Operations • Battle Space • Tactical Battlefield Organization • Deep Operations • Close Operations • Reconnaissance and Security • Main Effort • Reserves • Rear Operations

  13. Battlefield Operating Systems • Intelligence • Maneuver • Fire Support • Air Defense • Mobility and Survivability • Combat Service Support • Command and Control

  14. X X X X X FSB Echeloned Brigade Command Posts XX TAC CP MAIN CP CMD GP REAR CP DS X CMD GP BSA X

  15. Fundamentals of Offensive Operations

  16. Characteristics of Offensive Operations • Surprise • Concentration • Tempo • Audacity

  17. Organization of Offensive Battles • Deep Operations • Close Operations • Rear Operations

  18. Planning for Offensive Operations • The Deep Attack • The Main Attack and Main Effort • The Supporting Attack • The Reserve • Follow-and-Support Forces • Follow-and-Assume Forces • Reconnaissance and Security Forces

  19. Synchronization of Offensive Operations • Intelligence • Maneuver (Army Aviation) • Fire Support • Air Defense • Mobility and Survivability • Combat Service Support • Command and Control

  20. Forms of Maneuver • Envelopment • Turning Movement • Infiltration • Penetration • Frontal Attack

  21. Envelopment

  22. Turning Movement

  23. Infiltration

  24. Penetration

  25. Frontal Attack

  26. Brigade Formations for Offensive Actions • Brigade in Column • Brigade Vee • Brigade on Line Without a Reserve • Brigade Box • Brigade Wedge

  27. SECURITY FORCE FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY DS FSB REAR SECURITY Note: Size, composition, and distance of operation from main body for advance, flank, and rear security will vary according to the commander’s estimate of the situation. Brigade in Column x

  28. SECURITY FORCE FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY DS FSB REAR SECURITY Note: Size, composition, and distance of operation from main body for advance, flank, and rear security will vary according to the commander’s estimate of the situation. Brigade Vee x

  29. FSB Brigade on Line Without a Reserve SECURITY FORCE FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY DS X REAR SECURITY Note: Size, composition, and distance of operation from main body for advance, flank, and rear security will vary according to the commander’s estimate of the situation.

  30. FSB Brigade Box SECURITY FORCE (-) (-) DS FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY X (-) (-) REAR SECURITY

  31. FSB Brigade Wedge SECURITY FORCE (-) DS DS FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY X (-) (-) (-) REAR SECURITY

  32. Forms of Tactical Offense • Movement to Contact • Attack • Exploitation • Pursuit

  33. Movement To Contact • Planning • Security Force • Advance Guard • Flank and Rear Security • Main Body • Preparation • Execution

  34. X X SPT Movement To Contact SECURITY FORCE (-) MAIN BODY (-) (+) (+) TOC TAC CP FLANK SECURITY FLANK SECURITY (-) FWD FLD (-) REAR SECURITY

  35. Brigade Movement to Contact as Part of Division Movement X X SPT (-) (-) (-) TAC CP 1 X 2 TOC X X (-) (-)

  36. Separate Brigade Movement to Contact (Independent Movement) X X SPT SECURITY FORCE ADVANCE GUARD (-) (-) TAC CP FLANK SECURITY TOC FLANK SECURITY (-) (-) (-) REAR SECURITY

  37. Attack • Hasty Attack • Deliberate Attack • Feint • Raid • Demonstration

  38. Hasty Attack • Advance of Reconnaissance and Security Forces • Deployment of Reconnaissance and Security Forces • Assault by the Main Body

  39. Deliberate Attack • Supporting Effort • Mission • Composition • Employment • Main Effort • Mission • Composition • Employment • Actions on the Objective • Scheme of Maneuver • Continuation of the Attack

  40. The Feint • Limited objective attack as a show of force intended to deceive the enemy and draw his combat power from your main attack • Must have sufficient strength and composition to cause the desired enemy reaction • Must appear real; therefore some contact with the enemy is required

  41. The Raid • A small-scale tactical operation • Based on detailed intelligence • Involves swift movement into hostile territory and ends in a planned withdrawal

  42. The Demonstration • An attack or show of force in an area where a decision is not being sought • Made with the intention to deceive the enemy • No enemy contact is to be made • Uses all elements of the BOS • Contribution of BOSs must appear real

  43. The Exploitation • Normally follows a successful attack • Takes advantage of a weakened or collapsed enemy defense • Purpose: • Prevent reconstitution of enemy defenses • Prevent enemy withdrawal • Secure deep objectives • Destroy command and control facilities and enemy forces • Avoids enemy resistance when possible

  44. The Pursuit • Normally follows a successful exploitation • Its function is to complete the destruction of the enemy’s main force • Does not avoid enemy contact • May advance to a physical objective • Ordered when the enemy can no longer maintain its position and tries to escape • Maintains unrelenting pressure on the enemy

  45. Fundamentals of Defensive Operations • The Purpose of the Defense • Operations in Depth • Synchronization of Defensive Operations • Defensive Patterns • Area Defense • Mobile Defense • The Reserve

  46. Purpose of the Defense • Purpose: Cause an enemy attack to fail • May involve both defensive and offensive actions • May be enemy or terrain focused

  47. Operations In Depth • Deep Operations • Close Operations • Rear Operations

  48. Synchronization of Defensive Operations • Intelligence • Maneuver (Army Aviation) • Fire Support • Air Defense • Mobility and Survivability • Combat Service Support • Command and Control

  49. Defensive Patterns Mobile Defense Area Defense

  50. Area Defense • Purpose: Retention of terrain or facilities for a specified time • Conducted as part of a division or corps defense • May elect to defend forward or in depth • May assign sectors or battle positions • May involve the establishment of a strongpoint

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