Fundamentals of Offensive Tactics

1. Gain and Maintain Contact:

a. Keep eyes on all OpFor

2. Develop the Situation:

a. Draw the OpFor into the open
b. Force OpFor into a compromising position

3. Exploit OpFor Weakness:

a. Look for a break or extension in their lines

4. Seize and Control Key Terrain:

Terrain that gives the you the advantage of...
a. Observation --
b. Concealment --
c. Cover --
d. Fields of Fire --
e. Enhance Maneuver --

5. Retain the Initiative:

a. Keep OpFor overwhelmed with heavy fire and aggressive maneuvers.

6. Advance by Fire and Maneuver:

a. Bounding Overwatch
b. Suppressive fire

7. Maintain Forward Momentum:

a. Flexibility and speed are paramount....