Follow-and-assume 
   superclass: Tactical-Mission-Task 
   agent/object: <----> Actor 
   base: <----> Acted on 
   site: <--> Location 
 
   subevent: 
      Follow 
           object: MU called "following friendly forces" 
           base: MU called "friendly forces" 
           path: Place 
            
      *Assume 
           superclass: Take-Over?? 
           agent: MU called "following friendly forces" 
           object: Tactical-Mission-Task with 
                            agent: MU called "friendly forces"  
           base: MU called "friendly forces" agent of Tactical-Mission-Task object of Assume . .  
            
 
Follow-and-assume (A). 
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1. Follow and assume is a tactical mission task in which a second committed force follows a force conducting an offensive operation and is prepared to continue the mission if the lead force is fixed, attritted, or unable to continue. 
2. The follow-and-assume force is not a reserve but is committed to accomplish specific tasks. 
 
3. Tasks for a follow-and-assume force include: 
- Preparing to execute all missions of the followed unit. 
- Maintaining contact with the trail elements of the leading force. 
- Preparing to conduct a forward passage of lines through the force it is following. 
- Monitoring all combat information and intelligence being provided to and from the force it is following. 
- Avoiding engaging enemy forces bypassed by the force it is following. 
 
