text: Chapter 4
  4-78. Mission-specific execution activity rehearsals might include—
  * Emplacing inner and outer cordons.
  * Target area clearance.
  * Retrograde from the objective area.
  Executing a Cordon and Search
  4-79. The execution of the cordon may be executed sequentially or simultaneously using single or
  multidirectional ingress routes. The methods may be used alone or combined. For example, the outer cordon
  position may be occupied sequentially via a single ingress route followed by a sequential occupation of the
  inner cordon positions via a single ingress route. Figure 4-4 depicts the symbol for a cordon and search.
  4-80. The search element prepares to move to the target area during cordon emplacement. The search and
  assault element movement to the target area may be simultaneous, nearly simultaneous, or sequential in
  relation to the cordon emplacement.
  Figure 4-4. Cordon and search symbol
  4-81. When combined, the outer cordon positions may be occupied simultaneously from multidirectional
  ingress routes, followed by a sequential occupation of the inner cordon positions via a single ingress route.
  Figure 4-5 depicts inner and outer cordons for a battalion level cordon and search.