In the ACRs, mid 1980s, it was doctrine to have the scout section (two M-901s and two M113/Dragon tracks) start the engagement with long range TOW shots before relocating, the Dragon tracks would cover the hammerhead while they moved to alternative positions, as well as engage targets of opportunity.
While this was going on the, tank section would direct mortar and artillery fires while overwatching the scouts. When it came time for the scouts to displace to the next fighting position (usually after 4-6 TOW shots), then the tanks would hand over the calls for fire and engage direct fire for a dozen or so rounds, moving between alternative positions after each shot. Then rinse, lather and repeat as necessary.
The intention was, to convince the Soviet leading elements that they had stumbled into a mechanical task force and force them to deploy for hasty attack, while we continued to engage with artillery, missiles and main gun and leading them into minefields, obstacles, and maybe a battalion task force or two.
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The reason that the American Army does so well in wartime, is that war is chaos, and the American Army practices chaos on a daily basis.
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