text: Exploitation
  6-11. If they are unable to resource a covering force for independent operations, exploiting units may use an
  advance guard in place of a covering force. This is typical for a BCT conducting exploitation on its own. In
  some cases when the higher echelon (corps or division) creates a covering force, a BCT subordinate to that
  corps or division may still push out its own advance guard behind the covering force. This normally occurs
  when subordinate exploiting units advance in multiple parallel columns.
  Main Body
  6-12. The actions of the unit’s main body during the exploitation are the same as the actions during a
  movement to contact. See discussion beginning in paragraph 4-9 for more information on the actions for the
  main body during a movement to contact.
  Reserve
  6-13. The actions of the unit’s reserve during the exploitation are the same as the actions during a movement
  to contact. See discussion in paragraph 4-11 for more information on the actions for the reserve during a
  movement to contact.
  COMMON CONTROL MEASURES FOR AN EXPLOITATION
  6-14. Exploitation uses fewer control measures than many other operations because of the uncertain enemy
  situation and the need to provide subordinate commanders with the maximum flexibility to accomplish the
  mission. Figure 6-1 on page 6-4 depicts example control measures for an exploitation. Commanders can use
  a limit of advance instead of objectives. Planners develop control measures as part of the planning process.
  They issue these control measures as part of the attack order to facilitate the transition to exploitation.
  6-15. A unit conducting exploitation normally operates in the same assigned area its higher commander
  assigned it for the attack. The exploiting unit assigns subordinate units their own assigned areas. Units may
  change boundaries between subordinate forces often to take advantage of opportunities. Since an exploiting
  unit deploys reconnaissance and security forces, units adjust boundaries as the exploiting force advances.
  They designate obstacle-restricted areas to prevent friendly obstacles from hindering the movement of the
  exploiting force. To enhance security, commanders designate obstacle zones or belts (depending on the
  echelon) on the flanks of the exploiting force’s mobility corridors. Units use phase lines and subsequent
  objectives to control the conduct of the exploitation. They use objectives to orient the movement of exploiting
  forces. Although exploitation may result in seizing terrain as an objective, it focuses primarily on completing
  the destruction of the enemy force. Commanders establish a limit of advance if they anticipate culmination
  or some other restriction influencing their operations, such as extending operations beyond supporting ranges
  and being unable to mitigate this risk.
  6-16. Units normally employ permissive FSCMs during exploitation. A coordinated fire line (CFL) ensures
  rapid response. Movement of the CFL is particularly important to provide adequate support as the force
  continues to advance. Even if commanders do not anticipate culminating, the establishment of a forward
  control measure is important to facilitate operations by a higher echelon headquarters beyond that control
  measure. Units can use additional control measures, such as target reference points and checkpoints, as
  required.