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I really don't have to go to Wiki.
I am conversant with the terrain, standards, threats and so on.
And I do have a few wars/ skirmishes/ raids etc under my belt to realise the issues.
I have reproduced your Post #1.
I am afraid it merely gives figures and weapons.
Why or who will man is not there and that is most important.
I appreciate that you are focused on the issue of 'job', but then the principle of fire and move does not change from a Section to a Corps.
One leg has to be on the ground while the other moves.
For two reasons:
1. To give covering fire/ distract the attention and split reserves (higher echelon)
2. In case of failure of the assault, the fire support forms a 'firm base' where they can move in, without it becoming a rout!
I am conversant with the terrain, standards, threats and so on.
And I do have a few wars/ skirmishes/ raids etc under my belt to realise the issues.
I have reproduced your Post #1.
I am afraid it merely gives figures and weapons.
Why or who will man is not there and that is most important.
I appreciate that you are focused on the issue of 'job', but then the principle of fire and move does not change from a Section to a Corps.
One leg has to be on the ground while the other moves.
For two reasons:
1. To give covering fire/ distract the attention and split reserves (higher echelon)
2. In case of failure of the assault, the fire support forms a 'firm base' where they can move in, without it becoming a rout!
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