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Enabling Tactics, Techniques, Procedures, and Considerations 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 209 Figure C-5. Example control measures for a forward passage of lines Preparing a Forward Passage of Lines C-84. If time allows, the passing unit conducts reconnaissance from its current location to its designated AAs, which are generally located to the rear of the stationary unit. After completing reconnaissance, the passing unit occupies these AAs. The commander organizes the passing force for its subsequent mission before initiating the forward passage of lines. The passing force avoids regrouping in forward AAs or attack positions. C-85. If time permits, the unit conducts a rehearsal. Generally, a forward passage of lines is incorporated into the combined arms rehearsal. If time does not allow for a rehearsal, subordinate commanders can backbrief their concept of the passage of lines as a mitigation measure. C-86. The moving unit establishes their CPs where they can best control the operation and share information with the passing unit. Executing a Forward Passage of Lines C-87. When the passing force moves forward, it moves without a halt through the stationary unit while deployed in a combat formation. This minimizes the time the two forces are concentrated, making them less vulnerable to enemy attack. If the passage occurs slower than planned, the higher headquarters issues fragmentary orders to the units waiting to pass, pushing back their time of execution and keeping them in the AA until it is their time to move, rather than having them move to a contact point and wait in line.