Unique and thorough footage of live planning/movement to contact during a firefight. May be a repost but interesting, nonetheless.....


Movement To Contact Definition:

A type of offensive operation designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact (FM 3-0). A commander conducts this type of offensive operation when the tactical situation is not clear or when the enemy has broken contact. A properly executed movement to contact develops the combat situation and maintains the commander's freedom of action after contact is gained. This flexibility is essential in maintaining the initiative.


U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, movement to contact in the village of Darbart in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan.