When you take some time to think about it, every operation is in some form a movement-to-contact. Whether moving to position for a deliberate attack, conducting counter-reconnaissance during a defense or executing movement in stability operations, each possesses key elements of a movement-to-contact. Units conduct a movement-to-contact when the enemy situation is vague or not specific enough to conduct a deliberate attack, and even then, the approach to a deliberate attack should be organized around a movement-to-contact's guiding concepts. Consequently, it should be a standard operation for leaders to master.
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