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A variation of tactical deception used as a show of force in an area where a unit
does not seek a decision and attempts to mislead an adversary. Similar to a feint
but contact with the enemy is not intended
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1 Demonstration 2 Organic
3 Brigade Support Area 4 Operational Control (OPCON)
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Organic assigned to and forming an essential part of a military
organization as listed in its table of organization
Assigned units remain subordinate to the higher echelon
headquarters for extended periods, typically years.
,Attached units return to their parent headquarters (assigned or
organic) when the reason for the attachment ends.
FWD SPT is organic to the BSB
Operational Control (OPCON) The authority to perform functions of command over
subordinate forces involving organizing and
employing commands and forces, assigning tasks,
designating objectives, and giving authoritative
direction necessary to accomplish the mission.
Tactical Control (TACON) inherent in OPCON.
May be delegated to and exercised by commanders
at any echelon at or below the level of combatant
command.
Provides sufficient authority for controlling and
directing the application of force or tactical use of
maneuver support assets within the assigned mission
or task.
Does not provide organizational authority or
authoritative direction for administrative and logistic
support; Commander of the parent unit continues to
exercise these authorities unless otherwise specified
in the establishing directive.
Administrative Control (ADCON) direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or
other organizations in respect to administration and
support (JP 1).
Service authority, not a joint authority.
Exercised under the authority of and is delegated by
the Secretary of the Army.
Synonymous with the Army's Title 10 authorities and
responsibilities.
Maneuver BN OPCON TACON
has --- and --- of attached FSC
FWD SPT is --- to manuever BN Attached
, Combined Arms Battalion 3-69 1/3ID Assigned
is the Deploying BN but has MI ---- to
Maneuver BN for deployment
Paragraphs for these units found FMSWEB
under BSB UIC on
Division Support Area Provides sustainment support to the BSB. Supports
sustainment requirements for subordinate units, track
sustainment status of subordinate units, and establish
support priorities IAW commander's priorities.
Brigade Support Area is a location that supports a brigade combat team's
tactical operations by receiving, configuring, and
distributing supplies. The Brigade Support Battalion
(BSB) is a multifunctional logistics unit that operates
from the BSA, providing support such as supply
distribution, field maintenance, and medical support.
Combat Trains Command Post (CTCP) is a military unit that manages the combat trains,
which are the primary source of logistics support for
a maneuver battalion or Cavalry squadrons. The
CTCP's main purpose is to restore combat power and
return it to the fighting formations.