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  Figure 5-2. ABCT advance guard mission
  Organization of Forces
  5-65. An advance guard performs continuous reconnaissance along the main body’s axis of advance,
  maintains continuous observation of enemy avenues of approach (when stationary), and destroys or repels
  enemy reconnaissance and security forces. An advance guard defeats, disrupts, or fixes enemy ground forces
  before they can engage the main body with direct fires. In coordination with the protected force commander,
  the advance guard commander clarifies the interval between the advance guard and the main body. The
  advance guard maintains the interval from the protected force and leads the main body within the protected
  force commander’s intent. The advance guard guides the main body through gaps in the enemy force to take
  advantage of opportunities.
  Integration of Enablers
  5-66. In planning and conducting an advance guard, the BCT commander and staff considers the factors of
  METT-TC (I). BCT and squadron staffs conduct collaborative and individual planning considering the
  missions and the area of operations assigned to subordinate units. The staff plans fires to support the
  maneuver plan and integrates aerial assets to enhance the capability of the advance guard to find, fix, and
  defeat enemy reconnaissance assets. The staff must integrate engineer assets to provide mobility,
  countermobility, and survivability support. Staffs deliberately plan for the positioning of command and