APPENDIX D
BATTLE BOOKS
Battle books are used to establish the detailed layout for each position that a unit occupies or may occupy. A preplanned position should have a battle book established for it even though the unit may never occupy it. Battle books enable the unit to occupy a position quickly, efficiently, and with the minimum amount of difficulty. RSOP OICs are responsible for ensuring their completion.
OBJECTIVES
The objective is to develop battle books on all suitable Patriot sites within a given AI. This alleviates some of the intangibles associated with selecting locations for follow-on moves. Also, use of battle books by the RSOP OIC speeds up RSOP procedures and facilitates the battery's occupation of a new position. In essence, battle books are a key ingredient in maximizing agility on the battlefield.
PREPARATION
The preparation of battle books implements the planning process with emphasis on IPB. The selection of positions which Patriot units can occupy starts with the S2 and the evaluation of the enemy's possible avenues of approach and COAs. The S2 and S3 will then select possible positions to be occupied. The RSOP OIC will finalize the battle book preparation by performing the RSOP actions necessary to complete his task. These actions should be performed under the guise of other than tactical operation. Battle books normally contain the following information:
- Reconnaissance data form (general).
- Reconnaissance data form (equipment layout).
- Reconnaissance data form (defense plan).
- Reconnaissance data form (threat).
- Reconnaissance data form (assembly area if applicable).
- Reconnaissance data form (communications).
- Primary and secondary routes of march (driver's strip maps).
- Coverage diagram.
- Clutter diagram (if applicable).
- 1:50,000 map of area(s).
- Strip maps to all supply points (primary and alternate routes).
Some examples of reconnaissance forms are found in the following illustrations.
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