A retrograde operation is an organized movement to the rear away from the enemy. The force executes retrogrades to accomplish one or more of the following:
To disengage from combat.
To avoid combat under undesirable conditions.
To draw the enemy into an unfavorable situation.
To gain time without fighting a decisive engagement.
To place friendly forces in a more favorable position.
To permit the use of a portion of the force elsewhere.
A retrograde operation is an organized movement to the rear away from the enemy. The force executes retrogrades to accomplish one or more of the following:
To disengage from combat.
To avoid combat under undesirable conditions.
To draw the enemy into an unfavorable situation.
To gain time without fighting a decisive engagement.
To place friendly forces in a more favorable position.
To permit the use of a portion of the force elsewhere.
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