text: Chapter 6
  PURSUIT
  6-209. Pursuit is a type of offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to
  escape,with the aim of destroying it (ADP 3-90). The commander orders a pursuit when the enemy force can
  no longer maintain its position and tries to escape. Normally,the commander does not organize specifically
  for pursuit operations ahead of time, although the unit staff may plan for a pursuit mission as a branch or
  sequel to the current order. The plan must be flexible for subordinate elements of the BCT to react when the
  situation presents itself. Subordinate elements are made as self-sufficientas resources will permit.
  6-210. Two options exist when conducting a pursuit. Both pursuit options involve assigning a subordinate
  the mission of maintaining directpressure on the rearward moving enemy force. The first option is a frontal
  pursuit that employs only direct pressure. (See figure 6-20.) The second is a combination that uses one
  subordinate element to maintain direct pressure and one or more other subordinate elements to encircle the
  retrograding enemy. (See figure 6-21 on page 6-56.) The combination pursuit is more effective, generally.
  The subordinate applying direct-pressure or the subordinate conducting the encirclement can conduct the
  decisive operation in a combination pursuit.