Opěrný bod

Oporný bod
foothold

part of the field bounded by the width and depth of the intended or already prepared to defend motostřelecké or tank companies /platoons/. Retaining points rot usually forms the basis of every defensive position. Foothold motostřelecké of the company consists of the crucial points of motorized rifle platoons, firing position /habitats/ allocated antitank means and tanks. The foothold of the tank company consists of the supporting points of the tank platoons.

Foothold
  – motostřelecké platoon consists of the main and backup status of cooperatives and firing habitats infantry fighting vehicles /armored personnel carriers/;
  – tank platoon of the main and backup fire habitat tanks.

In the supporting points to build the position, the trenches, connecting trenches, shelters and other defensive structures. Must be prepared for circular defense, primarily for combat with enemy tanks, it must be well masked and linked to the width and to the depth of the single firing system and a system of roadblocks.




Source:
Vševojsková operational and tactical: 1. part - Military science, operational art, and the general tactic. Terminological standard, the Ministry of national defense, Prague 1983..
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