text: Security Operations
  Figure 5-13. Reinforced SBCT performing advanced cover
  5-106. The flank covering force clears the area between its route of advance and the main body the same as
  the flank guard. The flank covering force maintains contact with an element of the main body specified by
  the main body commander. The commander assigning the mission designates the area of operations for the
  flank covering force and the protected force (see figure 5-14, page 5-32). The flank covering force clears the
  area between its route of advance and the main body.
  5-107. Integration of aviation assets are essential to a cover mission. Aviation assets may assist in clearing
  the area between the covering force and the main body, assisting in maintaining contact with the protected
  force, and screening to the front of the units conducting the flank covering force.