Ground troop commander or CP not in position to control. ACT commander has better situational awareness. Operation is of limited duration. Ground troop commander or CP in position to control. GCT commander has better situational awareness.
Operation is of longer duration.
The advantages and disadvantages of forming AGTs are METT-T dependent. Enhanced close reconnaissance and security operations. Facilitates decentralized operations. Streamlines clearance of direct and mortar fires in the close fight. Increases GCT ability to observe mortar fires.