text: Chapter 2
  Organization of Forces
  2-85. Infiltrating units generally organize into a security force and a main body. Normally, to be successful,
  an infiltrating force must avoid detection until it reaches its objective rally point. The infiltrating unit
  organizes the main body into one or more infiltrating elements. These elements are the largest size element
  possible that meet requirements for stealth and ease of movement. This organization increases control and
  the speed of the infiltration while providing responsive combat power. Units determine the exact size and
  number of infiltrating elements based on the situation.
  2-86. Units consider the following factors when determining how to organize available forces. Smaller
  infiltrating elements are not as easy to detect as larger elements and can get through smaller defensive gaps.
  Even the detection of one or two small elements by enemy forces may not prevent an infiltrating unit from
  accomplishing its mission. Larger infiltrating elements are easier to detect, and their discovery is more apt to
  endanger the success of the mission but if compromised are better equipped to react. A unit with many smaller
  infiltrating elements requires more time to complete the infiltration and needs more linkup points than a
  similar sized unit with only a few and larger infiltrating elements. Many smaller infiltrating elements are also
  harder to control than fewer, larger elements.
  2-87. If resources allow, units designate security forces that move ahead of, to the flanks of, and to the rear
  of each infiltrating element’s main body. These security forces may be assigned either screen or guard
  missions. They determine the sizes and orientation of security elements based on the situation. Each
  infiltrating element is responsible for its own reconnaissance effort.
  2-88. Sustainment of an infiltrating force normally depends on the force’s basic load of supplies and those
  medical and maintenance assets accompanying the infiltrating force. After completing the mission, units
  reopen LOCs to conduct normal sustainment operations.
  Control Measures
  2-89. Control measures for an infiltration include, at a minimum—
  * One or more infiltration lanes.
  * A LD or point of departure (PD).
  * Movement routes with associated start points (SPs) and release points (RPs), or a direction or axis
  of attack.
  * Linkup or rally points, including objective rally points.
  * Assault positions.
  * One or more objectives.
  * A limit of advance.
  * Phase lines.
  * Checkpoints.
  * Attack position.
  If it is not necessary for the entire infiltrating unit to reassemble to accomplish its mission, the objective may
  be broken into smaller objectives. Each infiltrating element would then move directly to its objective to
  conduct its mission.
  Planning an Infiltration
  2-90. The activities and functions associated with the process of planning an infiltration are the same as with
  any other offensive operation. That planning takes advantage of that unit’s ability to surprise enemy forces.
  The planning process synchronizes the warfighting functions that support the infiltrating unit, especially
  precise information collection. Without precise, detailed intelligence, infiltration maneuvers become high-
  risk probing operations that can be costly and time consuming. Careful planning, full information collection
  integration, detailed analysis, and OPSEC enable an infiltrating force to avoid an enemy force. This
  minimizes direct contact and maximizes surprise.
  2-91. Sustaining infiltrations requires detailed planning with regard to medical evacuation, maintenance
  support, and resupply classes of supply for the infiltrating unit. Unlike the other forms of maneuver,