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FM 31-60 River Crosing Operations

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FM 31-60

River Crosing Operations

Army · FM · Jul 1962 · 106 pages

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Section II. EXPLANATION OF TERMS 4. Types of River Crossing Operations o. A hasty crossing is a planned river crossing operation con- ducted with minimum loss of momentum by assault forces. Fire support and crossing means are made available to assault force commanders on arrival at the river. Speed, surprise, and decen- tralization of control of specific crossing times of subordinate assault forces characterize a hasty river crossing. b. A deliberate crossing is a planned river-crossing operation which requires a buildup of the required force and crossing means to overcome the barrier and enemy defense of the far shore. The enemy is cleared from the near shore prior to the attack. Detailed plans and preparations are made for a coordinated assault on the far shore. 5. Crossing Front A crossing front is the length of the river line in a unit's zone of action. 6.

DesignationFM 31-60

EditionJul 1962

StatusSuperseded

Pages106

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

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References 81

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