text: Chapter 1
  the plan, such as having two systems observe the same area, is an invaluable asset when the situation (and
  the number of available systems) permits. Designating alternate sectors of fire provides adjacent elements a
  means of shifting fires if the enemy knocks one of them out of action.
  Consolidate
  1-123. Consolidate is to organize and strengthen a captured position to use it against the enemy. Units
  continuously assess their combat power and determine if they are achieving their objectives. At times, they
  may need to consolidate or reconstitute their forces. Units consolidate to ensure the friendly force maintains
  its capability and does not lose what it has gained or become disadvantaged. There is a difference between
  the actions taken to consolidate and to reconstitute.
  1-124. Units consolidate on seized positions by repelling enemy forces only if it is tactically necessary or
  advantageous. Normally, units exploit their successes. However, they may have to take tactical pauses while
  performing their actions to consolidate, given the existing mission variables. Consolidate may vary from a
  rapid repositioning of forces and security elements to a reorganization of the friendly force and detailed
  improvement of the position for defense. Consolidate includes—
  * Conducting reconnaissance.
  * Establishing security.
  * Eliminating enemy pockets of resistance.
  * Positioning forces to enable them to defend against possible enemy counterattacks.
  * Adjusting direct and indirect fire planning.
  * Preparing their units for potential follow-on missions.
  Chapter 5 discusses consolidate in detail as part of the offense.
  Reconstitution
  1-125. Reconstitution is an operation that commanders plan and implement to restore units to a desired level
  of combat effectiveness commensurate with mission requirements and available resources (ATP 3-94.4).
  Reconstitution consists of two major elements: reorganization and regeneration. Reconstitution operations
  are essential to rebuilding the combat power of a degraded unit. This encompasses more than just
  accumulating personnel and weapons systems and then projecting them forward. Because of the likely heavy
  casualties during combat operations, surviving leaders and undamaged equipment are likely to assume new
  roles in a reconstituted unit.
  Reorganization
  1-126. Reorganization is all measures taken by the commander to maintain unit combat effectiveness or
  return it to a specified level of combat capability (ATP 3-94.4). Reorganization is the action of expedient
  cross leveling of internal resources in a degraded unit in place to restore or increase combat effectiveness.
  Reorganization is an option when the operating tempo is such that the risk for removing a unit from the
  operation risks the mission. There are two types of reorganization operations, immediate and deliberate. Units
  base the type of reorganization operation executed on mission variables. These actions include—
  * Cross-leveling equipment and personnel.
  * Matching operational weapon systems with crews.
  * Forming composite units by joining two or more attrited units to form a single mission-capable
  unit.
  * Changing task organization in preparation for the next operation.
  1-127. Immediate reorganization is the quick and usually temporary restoration of degraded units to
  minimum levels of effectiveness. Normally, a unit implements immediate reorganization in its current
  combat position or as close to that site as possible to meet near-term needs. To accomplish this, units use
  information in orders, unit SOPs (such as battle rosters, redistribution criteria, and contingency manning
  standards), and immediately available assets.