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File: 060596_apr_decls8_0001.txt
Subject: REAR OPERATIONS APPENDIX D
Box ID: BX000008
Unit: XVIII CORPS
Parent Organization: ARCENT
Folder Title: REAR CP MANNING
Folder Seq #: 85
Document Number: 6
Document Date:
Scan Date: 25-APR-1996
APPFNDIX D
Rear Operations
Th is Appendix implements STANAG 2079
(@n Four). r
The main CP syndromes the corps rear operations with close and
deep operations. Back of the rear operations functional areas (terrain
management, security, sustainment, movements) must be thoroughly
planned and integrated into a comprehensive rear operations concept
which supports the contmander's concept @ intent. This is accomplished
by the rear CP. The corps must be able to conduct the full spectrum of
rear operations in both a Conventional and NBC environment. As with
both close and deep operations, deception is an integral part of au rear
operations planning. The rear operations deception effort must integrate
joint, combined, and host-nation assets and support the overall corps
deception pla&
Section 1. TERRAIN @AGEMENT
The corps G3 is the overall corps terrain subordinate RAOCs positions corps su@@@-* groups
manager. The G3 positions sozne units, for @ple, within the rear area. Support groups d@g to
the corps reserve and the aviation brigade, in the position subordinate units within division rear
corps rear area. The rear CP operations cell is areas must coordinate directly with responsible
CPs. (See FM 71-100 for further
units, to include EAC, joint, and host-nation asse@ discussion of division terrain management)
in the rear area it coordination with the G3. The Another key management d@orx is the
operations cell in coordination with the CSS cell positioning of units being reconstituted. Since these
positions units based ox% the corps mission, c?n@Pt units may be committed prior to the completion
of operation, and comnmder's intent. Other tactors of the planned reconstitution, the rear CP in
affecting upit positioning include current rear area coordination with the G3 positions these units
IPB, the subordinate units' mission requirements. where the reconstitution effort can best be achieved
and considerations of the unit being positioned. and where the units or portions thereof (for
The rear IPB, analysis of METT-T, and the example, redundant fire support assets) can be
co@dees risk assessment dictate whether uiuts employed in support of rear and/or close operations
are dispersed throughout the corps rear to enhance if necessary.
their =Mvability or grouped together in m@tu@ Once positioned, units located in the corps rear
support. Combat support units with a higher ievei are- designated by the responsible RAOC as either
of combat capability (for example, engineers) are bases (unit or raulti.unit positions with definite
normally positioned where they can control key perimeters) or base clusters (grouping of bases
terrain or improve the defensive capability Of key based on mission and/or security requirements
ps area. lacking a clearly, definecl perimeter). The responsible
Another consideration in placement shoul& be the RAOC designates a commander for each base and
requirement for joint air base defense. base cluster. Base and base cluster commanders
A key terrain management decision is the are responsible for positioning units within their
positioning of corps support groups. These groups respective areas of responsibility. Bases and base
are employed both in support of committed divi. clusters fail under the OPCON of the corps rear
sions and in area support of the corps. Based on CP and its subordinate RAOCs for rear operations.
the factors mentioned above, consideration of the Normal unit mission guidance and prioritization
corps deception plan. and the recommendation of remains the responsibil@.of-unit.-parent com-
the COSCOM commander, the rear CP through mands. For example. mission taskinp for an MP
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Document 6 f:/Week-16/BX000008/REAR CP MANNING/rear operations appendix d:05309618571746
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File Room = apr96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-16
Box ID = BX000008
Unit = XVIII CORPS
Parent Organization = ARCENT
Folder Title = REAR CP MANNING
Folder Seq # = 85
Subject = REAR OPERATIONS APPENDIX D
Document Seq # = 6
Document Date = 01-JAN-1980
Scan Date = 25-APR-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 30-MAY-1996