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The chosen aspects of conducting reconnaissance in mountainous terrain
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The article presents some aspects of planning and conducting reconnaissance in mountainous terrain. The mountainous terrain has played a significant role in numerous battles and has been the key area creating opportunities for further actions. Intelligence staff is responsible for gaining the information necessary for military decision making process. Intelligence cell conducts IPB process during mission planning and throughout the operation. By applying intelligence preparation of the battlefield, commanders gain the information necessary to selectively apply and maximize operational effectiveness at critical points in time and space. There are many considerations affecting organization of reconnaissance in the mountainous terrain. IPB identifies the facts and assumptions about the enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations that allow effective staff planning. A reasonable estimate of the terrain and the enemy may pose many difficulties. The main task of the reconnaissance units in such a terrain is to find out the presence, the organization and positions of the enemy troops. The proper organization of observation system in mountainous terrain is one of the most important planning issues for intelligence cell. Knowledge about the terrain is a key factor to defeat your opponent in the battle.
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Czasopismo
Rocznik
Tom
Strony
191--207
Opis fizyczny
Bibliogr. 3 poz., il.
Twórcy
autor
- Akademia Obrony Narodowej
Bibliografia
- 1. Sztuka wojny, wyd. II, wyd. HELION, Gliwice 2008, s. 116.
- 2. http://encyklopedia.pwn.pl/haslo/3907237/gory.html.
- 3. M. Wańkowicz, Bitwa o Monte Casino, wyd. II, t. I, MON, Warszawa 1989, s. 128.
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Bibliografia
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