Infantry ALC Tactics 2022
Unified Land Operations - ANSHow the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain
and maintain position of relative advantage, and create conditions favorable for conflict
resolution
Army Doctrine - ANSA body of thought on how Army forces intend to operate as an integral part
of a joint force.
Focus of Army Doctrine - ANSHow to think - Not what to think
Army Doctrine establishes: - ANS-How the Army views the nature of Operations
-Fundamentals by which Army forces conduct operations
-Methods by which commanders exercise mission command
TTPs - ANSTactics, Techniques, Procedures
Tactics - ANSThe employment of units in combat
Techniques - ANSGeneral and detailed methods used by troops and commanders to perform
assigned missions and functions, specifically the methods of using equipment and personnel
Procedures - ANSStandards and detailed courses of action (CoA) that describe how to perform
tasks
Foundations of ULO - ANSDecisive Action
Army Core Competencies
Mission Command
Decisive Actions Operations - ANSOffense
Defense
Stability
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
Defensive Operations - ANSConducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces,
and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations
Offensive Operations - ANSConducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain,
resources, and population centers
, Combat Power - ANSTotal means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a
military unit or formation can apply at a given time- created by converting potential into effective
action
8 Elements of Combat Power - ANS-Leadership
-Information
-Movement and Maneuver
-Intelligence
-Fires
-Sustainment
-Command and Control
-Protection
6 Warfighting Functions - ANS1. Mission Command
2. Movement and Maneuver
3. Intelligence
4. Fires
5. Sustainment
6. Protection
Key Terrain - ANSAny locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked
advantage to either combatant
Purpose of the Offense - ANS-Dislocate, isolate, disrupt, and destroy enemy forces
-Seize key terrain
-Deprive enemy of resources
-Develop intelligence
-Deceive and divert the enemy
-Create secure environment for Stability Operations
Characteristics of the Offense - ANSSurprise
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo
Flexibility - ANSThe ability to adjust the original plan to meet changes in the situation (NOT a
characteristic of the Offense)
Types of Offensive Operations - ANS1. Movement to Contact
2. Attack
3. Exploitation
4. Pursuit
Movement to Contact Techniques - ANSApproach March
Unified Land Operations - ANSHow the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain
and maintain position of relative advantage, and create conditions favorable for conflict
resolution
Army Doctrine - ANSA body of thought on how Army forces intend to operate as an integral part
of a joint force.
Focus of Army Doctrine - ANSHow to think - Not what to think
Army Doctrine establishes: - ANS-How the Army views the nature of Operations
-Fundamentals by which Army forces conduct operations
-Methods by which commanders exercise mission command
TTPs - ANSTactics, Techniques, Procedures
Tactics - ANSThe employment of units in combat
Techniques - ANSGeneral and detailed methods used by troops and commanders to perform
assigned missions and functions, specifically the methods of using equipment and personnel
Procedures - ANSStandards and detailed courses of action (CoA) that describe how to perform
tasks
Foundations of ULO - ANSDecisive Action
Army Core Competencies
Mission Command
Decisive Actions Operations - ANSOffense
Defense
Stability
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
Defensive Operations - ANSConducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces,
and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations
Offensive Operations - ANSConducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain,
resources, and population centers
, Combat Power - ANSTotal means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a
military unit or formation can apply at a given time- created by converting potential into effective
action
8 Elements of Combat Power - ANS-Leadership
-Information
-Movement and Maneuver
-Intelligence
-Fires
-Sustainment
-Command and Control
-Protection
6 Warfighting Functions - ANS1. Mission Command
2. Movement and Maneuver
3. Intelligence
4. Fires
5. Sustainment
6. Protection
Key Terrain - ANSAny locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked
advantage to either combatant
Purpose of the Offense - ANS-Dislocate, isolate, disrupt, and destroy enemy forces
-Seize key terrain
-Deprive enemy of resources
-Develop intelligence
-Deceive and divert the enemy
-Create secure environment for Stability Operations
Characteristics of the Offense - ANSSurprise
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo
Flexibility - ANSThe ability to adjust the original plan to meet changes in the situation (NOT a
characteristic of the Offense)
Types of Offensive Operations - ANS1. Movement to Contact
2. Attack
3. Exploitation
4. Pursuit
Movement to Contact Techniques - ANSApproach March
