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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 operating between the FEBA and FLOT must have positive identification of targets to prevent fratricide.
Friendly air, ground patrols, and other  operating between the FEBA and FLOT must have be [[deconfliction|deconflicted]]  to prevent [[fratricide (military)|fratricide]].

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FEBA and FLOT

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.