Attackadvance

Attackadvance is a tactical maneuver defined as initiating an offensive attack while simultaneously advancing the formation toward the enemy to gain ground, reduce reaction time, and disrupt defender cohesion. The term is used across military training, wargaming, and simulation contexts to describe a coordinated action that combines aggression with movement.

In practice, attackadvance requires integration of maneuver and fires: assault units close in while supporting elements suppress or disrupt, and command and control ensure timing. It is typically employed when surprise is possible, when terrain favors movement, or when the defender is exposed. The approach carries risks such as overextension, exposed flanks, or attrition if the defender can reinforce or blunt the strike.

Variants of attackadvance vary by tempo and objective. A rapid version seeks to breach a line quickly and seize early momentum, while a more deliberate form prioritizes consolidation and reduction of exposure. Effective use depends on reconnaissance, tempo control, logistics, and the ability to sustain momentum through subsequent operations.

In practice, the concept appears in real-world doctrine discussions and game design, where it is used to simulate the tension between pressing forward and applying sustained pressure. Related concepts include assault, maneuver, pursuit, and pincer movements.