Meeting engagement

Encounter battles are among the special combat operations. This occurs when troops on the march or unfolded foregoing troops surprising encounter enemy and take up the fight immediately. These battles are particularly influenced by the unclear situation and the need to act quickly. In doing so must the local leaders, the most senior military supervisors present, as soon as possible decide how he wants to take up the fight, and act autonomously. This will depend in general on the terrain, the combat readiness of the troops and the troops genus, as well as the balance of power. Once the decision has been taken, as the battle is to be continued, the encounter battle turns into a battle of the species.