Position is defendable against ground attack. Communications can be established with higher, lower, and supported units. Communications with platoon CP, other squads in the platoon, and with EW sources are available. Positions must be within 100 meters of plotted positions in original defense design. If not, defense may need to be redesigned.
Positions make maximum use of available cover and concealment to facilitate survivability.
Units will select primary, alternate, and supplementary positions during the ground reconnaissance. Routes into and out of these positions must be selected and prepared as necessary. A position from which the fire unit intends to accomplish its tactical mission. A position to which the fire unit moves when the primary position becomes untenable or unsuitable for carrying out the assigned mission. The alternate position must be far enough away to prevent its being rendered untenable by the same action that affected the primary position.