Jezik: | Angleški jezik | Opis: | The purpose of conducting defensive operations is to stop the enemy's attack and to destroy his offensive capabilities, repel the threat and create the conditions for an offensive action. Goals of defensive operations are also to prevent occupying an area, penetrating the defending area, to gain time, enable concentration of force in other areas, destroy the enemy and break his intent. The circumstances and situation claims which type of defensive operation will the commander conduct. Considering the previously mentioned goals, there are three types of defensive operations: area defense, mobile defensive and retrograde. To efficiently conduct these types of defensive operations, the commander uses defensive techniques, which are: defend an area, defend a battle position, defend a strongpoint, defend a perimeter and defend a reverse slope. The key to successfully conduct and defensive operation is the efficient use of disruptive actions, commander's fire plan, control measures and commander's ability to synchronize all necessary factors. Defensive operations are not passive activities; they combine a broad spectrum of planning, preparations, procedures and require a constant assessment of the situation and adjustments to new factors. | Ključne besede: | defensive operations, area defense, mobile defense, retrograde, withdrawal, delay, retirement, defend an area, defend a battle position, defend a strongpoint, defend a perimeter, defend a reverse slope |
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