Main effort

In maneuver warfare doctrine, the main effort is the unit assigned responsibility for accomplishing the action most critical to the overall success of a command's mission.

It serves as the focal point upon which converges the combat power of the force, and receives priority support of any kind when requested.

While a commander always designates a main effort, it may shift during the course of an operation as events unfold.

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