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The FLOT is a line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. The forward line of own troops (FLOT) normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the [[forward edge of the battle area]]. An enemy FLOT indicates the forward-most position of hostile forces. | The FLOT is a line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. The forward line of own troops (FLOT) normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the [[forward edge of the battle area]]. An enemy FLOT indicates the forward-most position of hostile forces. | ||
Friendly air, ground patrols, and other operating between the FEBA and FLOT must have be [[deconfliction|deconflicted]] to prevent [[fratricide (military)|fratricide]]. | Friendly air, ground patrols, and other operating between the FEBA and FLOT must have be [[deconfliction|deconflicted]] to prevent [[fratricide (military)|fratricide]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:00, 18 August 2024
The FLOT is a line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. The forward line of own troops (FLOT) normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the forward edge of the battle area. An enemy FLOT indicates the forward-most position of hostile forces.
Friendly air, ground patrols, and other operating between the FEBA and FLOT must have be deconflicted to prevent fratricide.