There were others along the front, but this was the rear-echelon depot that would support their maneuver force.
Only the United States among the world's democracies can field large-scale maneuver forces, replete with strategic airlift, carrier battle groups and amphibious power projection.
The reconnaissance platoon must remain far enough ahead of the maneuver force to assist in early warning and to prevent the force from becoming surprised.
We do that also, but we maintain separate formations to keep our maneuver forces running.
COYOTE, the 3rd, was in reserve, his maneuver force, leaning to the west, because that's where he thought the possibilities were.
Two areas of current concern are not overburdening the maneuver force with too much supplies (or worse having the run out) and timely Medical evacuation.
"Sir, request permission to control the operational movement of maneuver forces in the initial phase of the operation."
But their artillery did not seem well coordinated with their maneuver force.
The Soviet model allows for a more integrated maneuver force, but only for the short term.
Known or suspected enemy heavy weapons are suppressed and destroyed with direct and/or indirect fire before the maneuver force is committed.