Which term describes an operation where a force moves forward or rearward through another force's combat positions with the aim of recontact?

Which term describes an operation where a force moves forward or rearward through another force's combat positions with the aim of recontact?

• A. Passage Point
• B. Passage Lane
• C. Passage Of Lines
• D. Gap

Answer: (C)

Passage of lines describes moving one force through another force’s combat positions to reestablish contact with the enemy. The goal is to maintain tempo and momentum by not stopping to rewrite the battlefield or withdraw, but rather to pass through the friendly unit’s area and continue the fight. Successful execution requires clear coordination: a defined route or corridor, security and deconfliction with the unit being passed through, a designated guide or point-of-contact, and communications to keep units aligned and aware of the plan. This approach is chosen because it directly achieves recontact with the enemy after a maneuver or disruption, rather than simply bypassing, creating a gap, or moving through a fixed point or lane. In short, it’s about moving through a friend’s position to stay in contact with the adversary and keep the operation advancing.

Passage of lines describes moving one force through another force’s combat positions to reestablish contact with the enemy. The goal is to maintain tempo and momentum by not stopping to rewrite the battlefield or withdraw, but rather to pass through the friendly unit’s area and continue the fight. Successful execution requires clear coordination: a defined route or corridor, security and deconfliction with the unit being passed through, a designated guide or point-of-contact, and communications to keep units aligned and aware of the plan. This approach is chosen because it directly achieves recontact with the enemy after a maneuver or disruption, rather than simply bypassing, creating a gap, or moving through a fixed point or lane. In short, it’s about moving through a friend’s position to stay in contact with the adversary and keep the operation advancing.