How does the addition of armor affect IPB for the light infantry commander?
Discussion: The approach march technique of a MTC mission can be conducted against a conventional or an unconventional force. When planning to conduct a MTC mission, leaders must consider the capabilities, limitations, and likely courses of action available to the enemy. A conventional force normally has greater anti-tank capabilities, may have its own armor assets, normally fights a more linear battle, and will probably fight along lines of communication (LOCs). An unconventional force has limited anti-tank assets and attempts to conduct a very decentralized fight on a 360-degree battlefield. This force has no significant LOCs to protect, but will probably attempt to interdict friendly forces’ use of LOCs with mines, ambushes, and indirect fires. An unconventional enemy may be quite willing to make contact with infantry, but will avoid contact with infantry accompanied by tanks, in many cases. If an unconventional enemy knows the infantry is approaching with tanks, contact with the en
