fires for the purpose of influencing the action at critical times and places. It is difficult for the field army commander to determine which at- tack force will meet with greatest success. The retention of a reserve permits the field army commander to influence the battle through the application of additional combat power. The reserve may be commited to accelerate the advance and provide continuity of effort. The reserve also assists in providing security of flanks and rear. * * $ 4 4 '6.30. Forms of Defense * * # * $ c. (Superseded) For a discussion of special considerations in the defense against armor, airborne, and mechanized forces, see FM 61- 100. 6.37.1. Nuclear Weapons Employment (Added) Plans for the tactical employment of nuclear weapons are prepared concurrently at various echelons concerned with retrograde operations.
DesignationFM 100-15
EditionDec 1963
StatusSuperseded
Pages92
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)