Encounter battle

Encounter battles are among the special combat operations . This happens when troops on the march or deployed advance troops unexpectedly encounter the enemy and immediately take up combat. These battles are particularly characterized by the unclear situation and the need to act quickly. The local leader , the senior military superior present, must decide as quickly as possible how to take up the fight and act independently. This is usually the terrain, the combat readiness of the troops and the troops species depend, and the balance of power. As soon as the decision is made how the battle should be continued, the encounter battle turns into one of the battle types .

literature

Army Service Regulations (HDv) 100/100 Troop Leadership, Bonn 2000 (military regulation that is classified as classified information only for official use)