Category
page 1Force protection tactics
picket
soldiers or troops placed on a line forward of a position to warn against an enemy advance
rapid reaction force
military or police unit designed to respond in very short time frames
fire and movement
basic modern military low-level unit tactic used to maneuver on the battlefield in the presence of the enemy, especially when under fire
Screening
defensive tactic
Force multiplication
Military term for leverage
radar picket
radar-equipped station, ship, submarine, aircraft, or vehicle used to increase the radar detection range around a force
Hull-down
upper part of a vessel or vehicle is visible, but the lower body is not
force protection
military term; preventive measures taken to mitigate hostile actions