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Project Management Team. MAJ DOMINADOR G TAGORDA III (ARM) PA CPT RICARDO NOEL C FULGENCIO (ARM) PA Tsg Walter S Baltazar (ARM) PA. 

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Comments on Manual. [image]. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ACB AND ACB SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE FOUR (4) DOCTRINE MANUALS Mechanized Infantry Company Operations Manual Chapter 1 – Introduction – It says that “The Mech Coy can be placed in Operational Control (OPCON)” Comment: Force mix or part of Task Force is applicable to a Mech Coy. Kindly include in the introduction part that the Mech Coy can be deployed anywhere in the Philippines. PMT to check the applicability of A & B in section III. Role P0106 = omit the support term change into combat to be specific. Do not include Armor & Support. Ilagay ang actual na nangyayari sa mechanized operation. P.0109 Offensive Task (B)counter-penetration force & (C) counter-attack force – it should be a defensive task. P0111. Support to Infantry- conduct of combined arms operation IFV should be mentioned in the introduction part.. 

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COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ACB AND  ACB SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE FOUR (4) DOCTRINE MANUALS
 Mechanized Infantry Company Operations Manual Chapter 1 – Introduction – It says that “The Mech Coy can be placed in Operational Control (OPCON)”  Comment: Force mix or part of Task Force is applicable to a Mech Coy. Kindly include in the introduction part that the Mech Coy can be deployed anywhere in the Philippines.  PMT to check the applicability of A & B in section III. Role P0106 = omit the support term change into combat to be specific. Do not include Armor & Support. Ilagay ang actual na nangyayari sa mechanized operation. P.0109 Offensive Task (B)counter-penetration force & (C) counter-attack force – it should be a defensive task. P0111. Support to Infantry- conduct of combined arms operation IFV should be mentioned in the introduction part.

Comments on Manual. [image]. Counter-insurgency Opns (E) mobile reserve operation should be deleted. P.0112 = check the Campaign “COIN, ISO and the term Peacekeeping unit” if it is still existing but if not it should be change already. P.0112 letter (A) change into HADR. The manual is not aligned in company operations due to the inclusions of inapplicable terms for coy level manual like “Task Force and etc”. PMTs to conduct VTC together with the battalion units to solicit inputs, idea with regards to the mechanized coy operations. Kindly correct the numbering of figures and tables. It should be: Figure 1,2,3,4,5 or Table 1,2,3,4,5…regardless of chapter…it should be continuous numbering. Localize its wordings/grammar into Philippine setting and downgrade into company level operation.. 

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Counter-insurgency Opns (E) mobile reserve operation should be deleted. P.0112 = check the Campaign “COIN, ISO and the term Peacekeeping unit” if it is still existing but if not it should be change already.  P.0112 letter (A) change into HADR.   The manual is not aligned in company operations due to the inclusions of inapplicable terms for coy level manual like “Task Force and etc”. PMTs to conduct VTC together with the battalion units to solicit inputs, idea with regards to the mechanized coy operations. Kindly correct the numbering of figures and tables. It should be: Figure 1,2,3,4,5 or Table 1,2,3,4,5…regardless of chapter…it should be continuous numbering. Localize its wordings/grammar into Philippine setting and downgrade into company level operation.

Scope of Presentation. Milestone of Events References Contents Recommendation. 

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Milestone of Events

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Milestone of Events. ACTIVITIES PERIOD MILESTONE Submission and approval of STL for request of new manual- Mechanized Infantry Company Operations Manual 2 weeks Approval of STL PAD Submission and Approval Project Team organizational meeting 1 week Study Preliminary source reference/ Organize and Analyze Data Conduct consultations, interviews and group discussions 3 weeks Summary results of group discussions Document Analysis/Presentation or Research References Review of related literature-inputs to doctrine manual Presentation of working outline Finalize draft outline/priming workshop Final outline Make 1st Draft Outline (Writeshop) 2 weeks 1st Draft Completed. 

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ACTIVITIES PERIOD MILESTONE Submission and approval of STL for request of new manual- Mechanized Infantry Company Operations Manual 2 weeks Approval of STL PAD Submission and Approval

 Project Team organizational meeting 1 week Study Preliminary source reference/ Organize and Analyze Data Conduct consultations, interviews and group discussions 3 weeks Summary results of group discussions Document Analysis/Presentation or Research References
 Review of related literature-inputs to doctrine manual Presentation of working outline Finalize draft outline/priming workshop
 Final outline Make 1st Draft Outline (Writeshop) 2 weeks 1st Draft Completed

ACTIVITIES PERIOD MILESTONE Proponent cleared draft 2 weeks Reviewed by the proponent for editorial and substantive comments DACIC deliberation 3 weeks DACIC resolution 2nd Draft (for interim) 2 weeks Resolution from different deliberating committee and certificate of approval Submit 2nd draft for different deliberating committee 4 weeks Finalized 2nd Draft 2 weeks Approval of subordinate doctrine publication CGPA Approval and promulgation 2 weeks Signature of promulgation note. 

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ACTIVITIES PERIOD MILESTONE Proponent cleared draft 2 weeks Reviewed by the proponent for editorial and substantive comments DACIC deliberation 3 weeks DACIC resolution 2nd Draft (for interim) 2 weeks Resolution from different deliberating committee and certificate of approval Submit 2nd draft for different deliberating committee 4 weeks
 Finalized 2nd Draft 2 weeks Approval of subordinate doctrine publication CGPA Approval and promulgation 2 weeks Signature of promulgation note

References. Files in folders. a. PAM 03-0502-03, Mechanized Infantry Operations b. PAM 1, 2009, Philippine Army Basic Doctrine c. PAM 3-00, 2014 Army Operations d. PAM 3-02, 2005 Armor Operations Manual e. SP 3-02, 2005 Armor Operations f. SP 3-021, 2005 Light Armor Operations g. SP 3-022, August 2005 Mechanized Infantry Operations h. Mech Div Mid Term TOE 2015-2018 i. Landpower Maneuver Concept j. FM 3-0 Army Operations k. FM 3-90 Tactics. 

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a. PAM 03-0502-03, Mechanized Infantry Operations  b. PAM 1, 2009, Philippine Army Basic Doctrine c. PAM 3-00, 2014 Army Operations d. PAM 3-02, 2005 Armor Operations Manual  e. SP 3-02, 2005 Armor Operations  f. SP 3-021, 2005 Light Armor Operations  g. SP 3-022, August 2005 Mechanized Infantry Operations  h. Mech Div Mid Term TOE 2015-2018  i. Landpower Maneuver Concept j. FM 3-0 Army Operations  k. FM 3-90 Tactics

References. Files in folders. l. FM 3-90.3 The Mounted Brigade Company Team m. FM 3-90.2, 11 June 2003 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force n. FM 17-18, 8 March 1994 Light Armor Operations o. FM 19-5, 1964 Military Police Traffic Control p. FM 20-22, 1962 Vehicle Recovery Operations q. FM 55-50, 1993 Army Water Transport Operations r. FM 71-1 Tank and Mechanized Infantry Company Team s. FM 71-2, 1988 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force t. FM 90-5, 1982 Jungle Operations. 

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l. FM 3-90.3 The Mounted Brigade Company Team  m. FM 3-90.2, 11 June 2003 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force  n. FM 17-18, 8 March 1994 Light Armor Operations  o. FM 19-5, 1964 Military Police Traffic Control  p. FM 20-22, 1962 Vehicle Recovery Operations  q. FM 55-50, 1993 Army Water Transport Operations  r. FM 71-1 Tank and Mechanized Infantry Company Team  s. FM 71-2, 1988 The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force  t. FM 90-5, 1982 Jungle Operations

[Audio] The purpose of this manual provides information and guidance for the company commanders in the conduct of mechanized infantry operations in the company level. It also serves as a foundation of broad basic doctrinal concepts of mechanized infantry company operations in the Philippine Army.. 

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The purpose of this manual provides information and guidance for the company commanders in the conduct of mechanized infantry operations in the company level. It also serves as a foundation of broad basic doctrinal concepts of mechanized infantry company operations in the Philippine Army.

Artillery And Mechanized Infantry in Tactical Drill -- china.org.cn

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Table of Contents. Chapter Title Chapter 1 (Introduction) The Mechanized Infantry Company Chapter 2 Mechanized Infantry Company Offensive Operations Chapter 3 Mechanized Infantry Company Defensive Operations Chapter 4 Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations. 

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Chapter  Title Chapter 1 (Introduction) The Mechanized Infantry Company Chapter 2 Mechanized Infantry Company Offensive Operations  Chapter 3 Mechanized Infantry Company Defensive Operations  Chapter 4 Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations

Chapter I. THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY. 

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CHAPTER I : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY. The mechanized infantry company can be deployed anywhere in the Philippines to secure the area of operation as part of mechanized infantry battalion deployment. The mechanized infantry company can be placed forced mixed of any Infantry Battalion, depending on the weight of the threat situation of the area that needs to be deployed as combined arms. The unit is specialized in both internal and external security operations.. 

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CHAPTER I : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY

The mechanized infantry company can be deployed anywhere in the Philippines to secure the area of operation as part of mechanized infantry battalion deployment. The mechanized infantry company can be placed forced mixed of any Infantry Battalion, depending on the weight of the threat situation of the area that needs to be deployed as combined arms. The unit is specialized in both internal and external security operations.

[Audio] The mechanized infantry company will often fight in conjunction with armor to form a combined arms team. It complements the armor by providing a dismount capability enabling the unit to reduce obstacles and hold ground. The IFV provides the infantry with mobility but less firepower and protection than tank units. (PAM 3-02, Armor Operations, 2017).. 

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The mission of the mechanized infantry company is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to destroy or capture him or to repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack.

[Audio] A mechanized infantry company is task-organized based on the situation estimate to perform a Full Spectrum Operation. A unit integrates with combat, maneuver support, and sustainment elements to fulfill this role. It can deploy in a condensed deployment timeline across the full spectrum of operations. 0104. The mechanized infantry company is tasked to perform the same essential missions. However, the possibility that it will fight in new and unique conditions is almost guaranteed. It may either fight a conventional or unconventional enemy or an enemy that employs both conventional and unconventional methods. It may fight in complex and restricted terrain with a large number of combat multipliers. It may assist in social and economic development, including humanitarian assistance and disaster response in support of civil authorities. (PAM 3-0502-03). 

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Task-organized based on the situation estimate to perform a Full Spectrum Operation.  It may either fight a conventional or unconventional enemy or an enemy that employs both conventional and unconventional methods

[Audio] Mechanized Infantry Company is employed to fight in conventional and other types of operations. They are subordinate commands that perform major tactical operations as part of a large operation. Regardless of the threat and environment, the key to victory is to impose the unit's will on the enemy by forcing it to conform to the unit's desired end state. This requires identifying the decisive point and synchronizing the efforts of maneuver units, maneuver support, sustainment, and other available combat power in support of the unit's effort. Mechanized Infantry Company may be organized as follows:. 

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A combination of tank and mechanized infantry  Often organized as a task force  Occasionally composed of a light infantry platoon and other supporting units grouped under the command of a battalion. Task-organized as directed

[Audio] The roles of mech coy mechanized infantry company are to support and protect infantry, armor, and other arms and services and to carry out mobile operations (PAM 3-02, Armor Operations, 2017). The Company Commander may task organize the company team to fight in conventional and other types of operations. The mech platoon performs major tactical operations, secures its area of operations, and conducts operations regardless of the threat and environment. 0107. Reconnaissance. Mechanized Infantry Company can undertake limited reconnaissance tasks ranging from a medium reconnaissance in open terrain to a close reconnaissance in close terrain. They can perform both mounted and dismounted reconnaissance. 0108. Protection. Mechanized Infantry Company may be employed to protect a formation. This is achieved by deploying units to give early warning of the enemy's approach. They can also delay the enemy if required, provided they have the necessary fire support. Infantry support is crucial in imposing a significant delay by night or in close combat. 0109. Offensive Tasks. Mechanized Infantry Company can harass and raid a strong enemy. They can contain or destroy a lightly equipped guerilla or a disorganized enemy. They may be employed: As part of a covering force: an advance guard, a screening force, a flank guard, or a rear guard.
As part of a counter-penetration force As part of a counter-attack force To secure obstacles and defile ahead of an advancing force 0110. Pursuit. Mechanized Infantry Company is well equipped for pursuit, particularly in relatively open terrain, because of its mobility, flexibility, and firepower. 0111. Support of Infantry. Mechanized Infantry Company can give close fire support to light infantry units. However, IFVs need covering fire to neutralize anti-tank weapons, and an infantry escort to destroy anti-tank weapons may be required to supplement the assault troopers in close terrain.. 

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[Audio] The mechanized infantry company operations are conducted in line with the Counter Insurgency (COIN) Strategy of the Army and may conduct Internal Security Operations (ISO) independently or in a joint headquarters with the police or other peacekeeping units. Other Operations are;. 

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Emergency relief operations  Non-combatant evacuation  Peacekeeping and peace enforcement  Very Important Person (VIP) security

Section IV. Capabilities and Limitations. Capabilities Provide an armored base of fire and maneuver elements. Seize and hold terrain. Repel enemy assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack. Participate in amphibious operations. Maneuver in all types of local weather and less restricted terrain. Capitalize on armored mobility and protection. Conducts combat operations under limited visibility. Participate in ISO.. 

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Capabilities Provide an armored base of fire and maneuver elements. Seize and hold terrain. Repel enemy assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack. Participate in amphibious operations. Maneuver in all types of local weather and less restricted terrain. Capitalize on armored mobility and protection. Conducts combat operations under limited visibility. Participate in ISO.

Section IV. Capabilities and Limitations. The high consumption rate of Class III, V, and IX. Dependency on Forward Support Company's (FSC) logistics packages to maintain continuous operations. Lack of organic mortars. Built-up areas, dense woods, and other restricted terrain reduce the mobility of IFVs. Existing or reinforcing obstacles can restrict or reduce IFV mobility. IFVs pose various challenges in the gap (wet and dry) crossing operations. (The company may need help finding adequate fording sites or a bridge with good weight classification.). 

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The high consumption rate of Class III, V, and IX.  Dependency on Forward Support Company's (FSC) logistics packages to maintain continuous operations.  Lack of organic mortars.  Built-up areas, dense woods, and other restricted terrain reduce the mobility of IFVs.  Existing or reinforcing obstacles can restrict or reduce IFV mobility.  IFVs pose various challenges in the gap (wet and dry) crossing operations. (The company may need help finding adequate fording sites or a bridge with good weight classification.)

Section IV. Capabilities and Limitations. Organization. 

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Section V. Duties and Responsibilities. This section describes the duties and responsibilities of key personnel. It describes the basics of key personnel.. 

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This section describes the duties and responsibilities of key personnel. It describes the basics of key personnel.

Chapter II. THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS. 

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THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

[Audio] This thus denies and defeats the enemy forces in any battlespace they may be utilized. Planning and preparing for the next operation and for follow-on operations occur simultaneously with the execution of the current action. Applying these fundamentals will create an advantage in the battle for our mechanized infantry company units.. 

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CHAPTER II : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY 			   OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Section I. Fundamentals of Offensive Operations

Sequence

 Maneuver

 Characteristic of Offensive Opns

 Movement Techniques and Formation

 Special Purpose Attacks

 Types of Offense

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Surprise Concentration Tempo Audacity. CHAPTER II : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS. 

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In offensive operations, the success depends on the accurate utilization of the fundamental characteristics of the offense discussed in the following paragraphs. Mechanized infantry commander’s ability to utilize mounted or dismounted troops makes flexibility a key element.

Section II. Characteristics of Offensive Operations

Surprise

 Concentration

 Tempo

 Audacity

[Audio] In the five forms of Maneuver…The commander selects a form of maneuver as a foundation upon which to build a course of action. 

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Envelopment

 Penetration

 Turning Movement

 Infiltration

 Frontal Attack

[Audio] In Preparation time is also used to conduct pre-combat checks and inspections, rehearsals at all levels, and CSS activities Execution generally consists of the following four sequential events;
Movement to the Line of Departure
Approach to the Objective
Actions on the Objective
Consolidation and Reorganization
Follow-On Missions. 

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Section IV. Sequence of Offensive Operations

[Audio] in this Section discussed about the different kinds of movement techniques used during offensive operation the following are traveling, traveling overwatch, and bounding overwatch which also discussed in the Mech Inf operation manual.. 

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Section V. Movement Techniques and Formations

Movement Techniques

 Traveling

 Traveling Overwatch

 Formations

 Column

 Wedge

 Bounding Overwatch

 Vee

 Echelon

 Line

CHAPTER II : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS. 

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Section VI. Types of Offensive Operations

Movement to Contact

 Security Forces

 Advance Guard

 Attack

 Force-oriented Attack against a Stationary Enemy Force

 Main Body

 Flank and Rear Security

 Force-oriented Attack against a Moving Enemy Force

 Terrain-Oriented Attacks

 to seize key terrain or structures such as bridges, airfields, or public services to support follow-on operations

 Exploitation

 preventing the enemy from establishing an organized defense or conducting an orderly withdrawal

 Pursuit

 A pursuit is ordered when the enemy can no longer maintain a coherent position and tries to escape.

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Raid

 A raid is a deliberate attack that involves swift and temporary penetration of enemy territory for a specific mission that usually ends with a planned withdrawal

 Feint

 A feint is a form of an attack intended to deceive the enemy and to draw attention and combat power (if possible) away from the main effort

 Demonstration

 A demonstration is a form of an attack used for deception

 Counterattack

 A counterattack is an attack launched from the defense to defeat an attacking enemy force or regain key terrain and ultimately regain the initiative.

 Spoiling attack

 A spoiling attack is an attack launched from the defense to disrupt the enemy’s attack preparations.

Chapter III. THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS. 

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THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

[Audio] Purpose of Defense Defeat or destroy an attacking enemy Increase the enemy's vulnerability by forcing him to concentrate his forces Gain time Deny enemy entry into an area or retain terrain e. Economize forces in one area to apply decisive force elsewhere
Prepare to resume the offensive Develop favorable conditions for offensive actions Reduce the enemy's capability for offensive operations. 

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CHAPTER III : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY 			   DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Section I. Fundamentals of Defensive Operations

The main purpose of the defense is to force or deceive the enemy into attacking under unfavorable circumstances, defeat or destroy his attack, and regain the initiative for the offense.

[Audio] The following general sequence of operations applies to planning and executing all defensive operations: occupation and establishment of security; preparation and continued security operations; security area engagement; main battle engagement; and follow-on missions. 

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Section II. Sequence of Defensive Operations

Defense

 Occupation and Establishment of Security

 Preparation and Continued Security Operations

 Security Area Engagement

 Main Battle Area Engagement

 Main Battle Area Engagement

 Follow on Missions

The mechanized infantry company may assume a defensive mission following an attack of its own or in anticipation of an enemy attack.

CHAPTER III : THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY COMPANY DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS. 

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Section III. Types of Defensive Operations

There are three types of defensive actions: area defense, mobile defense, and retrograde operations. Each of these types of defensive actions contains elements of the others and usually contains both static and dynamic aspects

[Audio] AREA DEFENSE concentrates on denying an enemy force access to designated terrain for a specific time.. 

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AREA DEFENSE concentrates on denying an enemy force access to designated terrain for a specific time.

[Audio] concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through decisive counterattack. The focus is on defeating or destroying the enemy by allowing him to advance to a point where he is exposed to a decisive counterattack by the striking force. 

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MOBILE DEFENSE concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through decisive counterattack. The focus is on defeating or destroying the enemy by allowing him to advance to a point where he is exposed to a decisive counterattack by the striking force.

[Audio] is a type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy.. 

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RETROGRADE is a type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy

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Section IV. Defensive Planning Consideration

Planning a defensive operation is a complex effort requiring detailed planning and extensive coordination.

Commander’s Vision

 The first step is the expression of the commander’s visualization of anticipated enemy actions integrated with the staff’s Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB).

 How and Where to Defeat the Enemy

 Forces and Assets Available

 The mechanized infantry company commander should determine and define the enemy actions, terrain, and forces available. 

 The mech coy mechanized infantry company commander and platoon leaders analyze the forces and assets available with particular attention to the obstacle assets and fire support allocated by the battalion.

 Effects 

 The desired end state is a plan that defines how the commander intends to mass the effects of direct and indirect fires with obstacles and use of terrain to shape the battlefield and defeat or destroy the enemy.

[Audio] The mechanized infantry company commander maximizes the use of his troops and IFVs to occupy defensive position before the obstacles.. 

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There three forms of defensive techniques that can be use by mechanized infantry company, each technique is unique depending on the situation during defensive operation. The following are the three defensive technique:
Defense of a linear obstacle
Perimeter defense
Reverse-slope defense

[Audio] In the context of mechanized infantry company holding an area of operation that needs to be secured and defended by the enemy attack, perimeter defense is pertinent in this situation.. 

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[Audio] An alternative to defending on the forward slope of a hill or a ridge is to defend on a reverse slope.. 

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Chapter IV. Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations. 

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Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations

[Audio] In this chapter discusses about other mechanized infantry company operations in different battle grounds/scenarios. It gives the company commander the understanding about complexity of the operation.. 

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CHAPTER IV : Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations

Mechanized infantry company is faced different kind of enemies, communist terrorist groups, local and foreign terrorist group and armed lawless threat groups. These identified threats require tactical operation and sometimes it calls for combined and joint arms to eliminate the threats. It contains the different kinds of operations that a mechanized infantry company may conduct and gives direction in different scenarios

[Audio] Whenever possible, joining forces exchange as much information as possible before starting an operation. The headquarters ordering the link-up establishes:. 

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A link-up is a meeting of friendly ground forces that occurs in a variety of circumstances.

A common operational picture Command relationship and responsibilities of each force before, during and
after link-up Coordination of fire support before, during, and after link-up which includes
control measures Link-up method Recognition signals and communication procedures to use that include pyrotechnics, armbands, vehicle markings, gun-tube orientation, panels, colored smoke, lights, challenge, and passwords Operations to conduct following link-up

CHAPTER IV : Other Mechanized Infantry Company Tactical Operations. 

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Section II. Mechanized Infantry Company Operations on Urban Terrain

Fighting in urban areas is usually characterized by room-to-room, house-to-house, building-to-building fighting, restricted maneuver space for ground vehicles, and restricted observation and fields of fire. As a result, the dismounted infantry’s role increases markedly.

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Section III. Mechanized Infantry Company Operations on Forest or Wooded Areas

Mechanized infantry company plays a limited role on the jungle battlefield because the AIFV is greatly restricted on jungle terrain.

Support the dismounted elements through direct fire support while engaged in combat in the jungle and during maneuver. Provide strong fire power support in the defense and offense. Support the dismounted elements in retrograde operation. Secure convoys and protect lines of communications and key facilities. Attack or defend against enemy armor.

AIFVs can perform the following missions in the jungle:

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Section IV. Mechanized Infantry Company Operations on Defiles

A defile is a natural or man-made feature or obstacle that restricts traffic flow to one way at a given time.

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Section V. Mechanized Infantry Company Operations on Inland Waterways

Hasty crossing is the crossing of an inland waterway using crossing means at hand or readily available without significant delay when the waterway is reached. It is a pre-planned operation which is conducted as a continuation of the mechanized infantry operation, which is underway.

Deliberate crossing. A deliberate crossing is the crossing of a waterway that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations. It is characterized by detailed planning to support a selected course of action, deliberate preparation, the employment of specialized equipment, delay at the waterline to mass for breaching enemy defense and the clearance of the nearshore of enemy.

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The mechanized infantry company will often fight in conjunction with armor to form a combined arms team. It complements the armor by providing a dismount capability enabling the unit to reduce obstacles and hold ground. The I-F-V provides the infantry with mobility but less firepower and protection than tank units. (PAM 3-02
 Armor Operations
 2017).

A mechanized infantry company is task-organized based on the situation estimate to perform a Full Spectrum Operation. A unit integrates with combat
 maneuver support
 and sustainment elements to fulfill this role. It can deploy in a condensed deployment timeline across the full spectrum of operations. 
 
0104.  The mechanized infantry company is tasked to perform the same essential missions. However
 the possibility that it will fight in new and unique conditions is almost guaranteed. It may either fight a conventional or unconventional enemy or an enemy that employs both conventional and unconventional methods. It may fight in complex and restricted terrain with a large number of combat multipliers. It may assist in social and economic development
 including humanitarian assistance and disaster response in support of civil authorities. (PAM 3-0-5-0-2--03)

Mechanized Infantry Company is employed to fight in conventional and other types of operations. They are subordinate commands that perform major tactical operations as part of a large operation. Regardless of the threat and environment
 the key to victory is to impose the unit's will on the enemy by forcing it to conform to the unit's desired end state. This requires identifying the decisive point and synchronizing the efforts of maneuver units
 maneuver support
 sustainment
 and other available combat power in support of the unit's effort. Mechanized Infantry Company may be organized as follows:

The roles of mech coy mechanized infantry company are to support and protect infantry
 armor
 and other arms and services and to carry out mobile operations (PAM 3-02
 Armor Operations
 2017).  The Company Commander may task organize the company team to fight in conventional and other types of operations. The mech platoon performs major tactical operations
 secures its area of operations
 and conducts operations regardless of the threat and environment. 
 
0107. Reconnaissance. Mechanized Infantry Company can undertake limited reconnaissance tasks ranging from a medium reconnaissance in open terrain to a close reconnaissance in close terrain. They can perform both mounted and dismounted reconnaissance.  
 
0108. Protection. Mechanized Infantry Company may be employed to protect a formation. This is achieved by deploying units to give early warning of the enemy's approach. They can also delay the enemy if required
 provided they have the necessary fire support. Infantry support is crucial in imposing a significant delay by night or in close combat. 
 
0109. Offensive Tasks. Mechanized Infantry Company can harass and raid a strong enemy. They can contain or destroy a lightly equipped guerilla or a disorganized enemy. They may be employed:  
 
As part of a covering force: an advance guard
 a screening force
 a flank guard
 or a rear guard.
As part of a counter-penetration force 
As part of a counter-attack force 
To secure obstacles and defile ahead of an advancing force 
 
0110. Pursuit. Mechanized Infantry Company is well equipped for pursuit
 particularly in relatively open terrain
 because of its mobility
 flexibility
 and firepower. 
 
0111. Support of Infantry. Mechanized Infantry Company can give close fire support to light infantry units. However
 I-F-V-s need covering fire to neutralize anti-tank weapons
 and an infantry escort to destroy anti-tank weapons may be required to supplement the assault troopers in close terrain.

The mechanized infantry company operations are conducted in line with the Counter Insurgency (C-O-I-N-) Strategy of the Army and may conduct Internal Security Operations (I-S-O--) independently or in a joint headquarters with the police or other peacekeeping units. Other Operations are;

This thus denies and defeats the enemy forces in any battlespace they may be utilized. Planning and preparing for the next operation and for follow-on operations occur simultaneously with the execution of the current action. Applying these fundamentals will create an advantage in the battle for our mechanized infantry company units.

 Section I. Fundamentals of Offensive Operations

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In the five forms of Maneuver…The commander selects a form of maneuver as a foundation upon which to build a course of action

In Preparation time is also used to conduct pre-combat checks and inspections
 rehearsals at all levels
 and C-S-S activities 
Execution generally consists of the following four sequential events;
Movement to the Line of Departure
Approach to the Objective
Actions on the Objective
Consolidation and Reorganization
Follow-On Missions

in this Section discussed about the different kinds of movement techniques used during offensive operation the following are traveling
 traveling overwatch
 and bounding overwatch which also discussed in the Mech Inf operation manual.

Purpose of Defense

Defeat or destroy an attacking enemy 
Increase the enemy's vulnerability by forcing him to concentrate his forces 
Gain time 
Deny enemy entry into an area or retain terrain e Economize forces in one area to apply decisive force elsewhere
Prepare to resume the offensive 
Develop favorable conditions for offensive actions 
Reduce the enemy's capability for offensive operations

 Section I. Fundamentals of Defensive Operations



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The following general sequence of operations applies to planning and executing all defensive operations: occupation and establishment of security; preparation and continued security operations; security area engagement; main battle engagement; and follow-on missions

area defense concentrates on denying an enemy force access to designated terrain for a specific time.

concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through decisive counterattack. The focus is on defeating or destroying the enemy by allowing him to advance to a point where he is exposed to a decisive counterattack by the striking force

is a type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy.

The mechanized infantry company commander maximizes the use of his troops and I-F-V-s to occupy defensive position before the obstacles.

In the context of mechanized infantry company holding an area of operation that needs to be secured and defended by the enemy attack
 perimeter defense is pertinent in this situation.

An alternative to defending on the forward slope of a hill or a ridge is to defend on a reverse slope.

In this chapter discusses about other mechanized infantry company operations in different battle grounds/scenarios. It gives the company commander the understanding about complexity of the operation.

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Whenever possible
 joining forces exchange as much information as possible before starting an operation. The headquarters ordering the link-up establishes: