Field posts

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A field post is a military position in front of the actual troop positions. There are always several field posts, usually in groups , under the leadership of the battalion . A field post is only given up on the orders of the superior command.

task

The function of the field post is to protect the troops and their facilities as well as important objects from surprise attacks and to disguise the actual positions in the front edge of the defense and to make enemy reconnaissance difficult. A field post is to be defended in any case. If enemy forces are sighted, the soldiers of the field post take up the fight. A distinction must be made between field posts, alarm posts and air scouts who alert their own troops and thus give them the opportunity to prepare for combat .

execution

Order to the field post

The field post is led by a field post leader. After exploring the area, he gives the so-called order to the field post . This contains the designation of the field post with a number, a point in the field, the name of the field post leader or an alias. In addition, the command contains information on the situation , the order, the supply and the command and telecommunications. In addition, the execution of the order is specified in this command. Important contents are:

  • Location of fighting positions, their areas of action and main directions of fire
  • Expansion and camouflage of the position, alarm devices and barriers
  • Information on neighboring field and alarm item, strips and patrols
  • Place and order of the alarm post , its order, the type of alarm and regulations for its replacement
  • The behavior of the field post when it comes into contact with the enemy
  • The behavior of the soldiers of the field post who are not assigned as alarm posts

Conduct of soldiers in the field post

The soldiers of the field post develop the positions in such a way that the fire fight can be carried out in the ordered area of ​​action of each field position. You keep in touch with your neighbors within the field post. If the individual soldier is not assigned as an alarm post, he usually rests (unless otherwise ordered).

If an enemy contact is imminent, all combat stalls are occupied. These are ready for action . The soldiers observe the area and keep in contact with the field guard to await his order to fire . If the field guard does not reserve the right to open fire, the soldiers open fire independently when the enemy appears in the area of ​​action. When they are relieved, the soldiers instruct them in the circumstances and the field post orders. In the event of an attack during the replacement, the previous field post leader leads all soldiers.

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