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Appendix B 190 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 How or whether the threat will attempt to infiltrate friendly positions? Where and when will the enemy change formations or establish support by fire positions? Where, when, and how will the enemy conduct assault or breaching operations? Where and when will the threat commit follow-on forces? What are the enemy's expected rates of movement? What are the effects of combat multipliers, their anticipated locations, and areas of employment? What reactions is the enemy likely to have in response to projected friendly actions? STEP 3. DETERMINE WHERE TO ENGAGE THE ENEMY B-49. Apply the following to identify and mark where a unit will engage the enemy: Identify target reference points that match the enemy's scheme of maneuver, allowing the unit to identify where it will engage enemy forces through the depth of the sector of fire. Identify and record the exact location, composition, and intent of each target reference point. Target reference points within a unit can have varying compositions due to the use of different weapon systems to engage different target types. Decide how many weapon systems will engage fires on each target reference point to achieve the desired end state. Determine engagement lines for all weapon systems. Select which platoons will mass fires on each target reference point. Establish EAs around target reference points. Develop the direct fire planning measures necessary to fire at each target reference point. STEP 4. PLAN AND INTEGRATE OBSTACLES B-50. Apply the following in planning and integrating obstacles into a unit's defense: Determine the obstacle group's intent, confirming the target, relative location, and effect. Ensure intent supports the task force scheme of maneuver. Identify, site, and mark obstacles within the obstacle group. Integrate protective obstacle types and locations within the unit's defense. Ensure coverage of all obstacles with direct fires. Assign responsibility for guides and lane closure, as required. Emplace obstacles based on analysis of mission variables. Secure Class IV and V points, mine dumps, and obstacle work sites. STEP 5. EMPLACE WEAPON SYSTEMS B-51. Apply the following when selecting and improving a unit's battle position: Select tentative battle positions. Note. When possible, select battle positions while moving in the EA using the enemy's approach. Using the enemy's perspective enables the commander to assess survivability of the positions. Ensure subordinates conduct a leader's reconnaissance of the tentative battle positions. Drive the EA to confirm that selected positions are tactically advantageous. Confirm and mark the selected battle positions. Ensure that battle positions do not conflict with those of adjacent units and that they are effectively tied in with adjacent positions. Select primary, alternate, and supplementary fighting positions to achieve the desired effect for each EA. Ensure that leaders position weapon systems so that each EA is effectively covered by the required number of weapons, vehicles, or platoons.