This allows corps and division commanders to concentrate superior combat power against the enemy at the decisive time and place on of their choosing. Armored cavalry regiments and divisional cavalry squadrons also have the capability to perform missions in an economy of force role, allowing the corps commanders to mass their divisions and brigades elsewhere in preparation to continue the fight, to rearm, to reposition, or whatever other option is necessary. Air cavalry is organic to both type units providing a flexible, highly maneuverable force which compliments the ground force. Light Infantry divisions are also equipped with light Cavalry units. This information allows the other units an opportunity to maneuver freely and rapidly to their objectives by using terrain that supports their maneuver and avoiding enemy strength.
Security forces operate to the front, flanks, or rear of a moving or stationary main body.
The security force protects the main body from enemy observation and surprise attack. This provides the main body reaction time and maneuver space to properly deploy their forces to defeat enemy. The armored cavalry regiment, and to a lesser extent the division's cavalry squadron, is organized as a potent combined arms team. It has the capability to fight in an economy of force role by performing attack, defend, and delay missions. The commander can employ it in this role to free other maneuver forces for employment elsewhere.