text: Introduction
  Chapter 3 –Threat
  Chapter 3 addresses threats as a fundamental part of an overall operational environment. The chapter
  identifies a threat as any combination of actors, entities, or forces that have the capability and intent to harm
  U.S. forces, U.S. national interests, or the homeland. This includes individuals, groups of individuals
  (organized or not organized), paramilitary or military forces, nation states, or national alliances. The chapter
  provides the understanding for today’s forces to deal with symmetrical threats as seen in Operation Desert
  Storm, as well as asymmetrical threats seen during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
  Freedom. In addition, chapter 3 discusses—
  (cid:122) Threat characteristics and organization.
  (cid:122) Threat countermeasures.
  (cid:122) Countering adaptations and retaining the initiative.
  Chapter 4–Mission Command
  Chapter 4addresses the fundamentals of mission commandas the Army’s approach to command and control.
  Theapproachrequires the commander,as a trusted Army professional,to make decisions and to take actions
  consistent with the Army Ethic and Army Values. It requires the commander to lead from a position that
  allows timely decisions based on an assessment of the operational environment and application of judgment.
  In addition,chapter 4—
  (cid:122) Addresses the command and control warfighting function as it assists the commander with
  combiningthe art and science of command andcontrol.
  (cid:122) Emphasizes the human aspects of mission command.
  (cid:122) Discusses BCT command and staff operations.
  (cid:122) Describes how the commander cross-functionally organizes the staff into cells and working
  groups.
  (cid:122) Describes the establishment of centers and meetings to assist with coordinating operations.
  (cid:122) Describes the types and composition of command posts at brigadeechelon.
  (cid:122) Addresses air-ground operations and intelligence support team considerations.
  (cid:122) Discusses cyberspace electromagnetic activities, with major emphasis directed towards
  electromagnetic warfare operations (electromagnetic warfare replaces the term electronic
  warfare).
  Chapter 5 –Reconnaissance and Security
  Chapter 5 discusses reconnaissance and security as continuous and essential to support the conduct of offense,
  defense,and stability. Chapter 5 provides—
  (cid:122) The doctrinal basis for reconnaissance andsecurity forces.
  (cid:122) A discussion of information collection.
  (cid:122) An overview of reconnaissance fundamentals andreconnaissanceoperations.
  (cid:122) An overview of security fundamentals and security operations.
  (cid:122) An overview of surveillance and intelligence operations.
  Chapter 6 –Offense
  Chapter 6 discusses offensive actions to defeat,destroy,or neutralize the enemy. The chapter addresses the
  characteristics of a BCT offense and describes the four offensive operations: movement to contact, attack,
  exploitation,and pursuit. Chapter 6 also discusses—
  (cid:122) Common offensive planning considerations and offensive control measures.
  (cid:122) Forms of maneuver(flank attack removed as a form; frontal attack now frontal assault).
  (cid:122) Transitions to other tactical operations.
  Chapter 7 –Defense
  Chapter 7 discusses defensive actions to defeat enemy attacks,gain time,control key terrain,protect critical
  infrastructure, secure the population, and economize forces. The chapter addresses BCT defense