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Appendix A 156 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 Pursuit. A type of offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it (ADP 3-90). A-6. This appendix provides common offensive tactics, techniques, procedures, and considerations for executing an attack, gap crossing, movement to contact, air assault, and breakout of encirclement. Figure A-1 provides a graphic of considerations for planning and executing an attack.