Chapter 20
Survival Movement In Hostile Areas
The "rescue at any cost" philosophy of previous conflicts is
not likely to be possible in future conflicts. Our potential adversaries
have made great progress in air defense measures and radio direction finder
(RDF) techniques. We must assume that U.S. military forces trapped behind
enemy lines in future conflicts may not experience quick recovery by
friendly elements. Soldiers may have to move for extended times and
distances to places less threatening to the recovery forces. The soldier
will not likely know the type of recovery to expect. Each situation and the
available resources determine the type of recovery possible. Since no one
can be absolutely sure until the recovery effort begins, soldiers facing a
potential cutoff from friendly forces should be familiar with all the
possible types of recovery, their related problems, and their
responsibilities to the recovery effort. Preparation and training can
improve the chances of success.
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The "rescue at any cost" philosophy of previous conflicts is not likely to be possible in future conflicts. Our potential adversaries have made great progress in air defense measures and radio direction finder (RDF) techniques. We must assume that U.S. military forces trapped behind enemy lines in future conflicts may not experience quick recovery by friendly elements. Soldiers may have to move for extended times and distances to places less threatening to the recovery forces. The soldier will not likely know the type of recovery to expect. Each situation and the available resources determine the type of recovery possible. Since no one can be absolutely sure until the recovery effort begins, soldiers facing a potential cutoff from friendly forces should be familiar with all the possible types of recovery, their related problems, and their responsibilities to the recovery effort. Preparation and training can improve the chances of success.