General
danger area
What does danger area mean?
A field term for a location where a unit is exposed to enemy observation or fire (an open field, road, or bridge) and must use special crossing techniques.
""Linear danger area ahead — set security before we cross.""
Origin
US Army patrolling doctrine terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What is a danger area?
It is any ground where a unit is exposed to enemy observation or fire — such as an open field, road, or bridge — and must cross using special techniques.
What is a linear danger area?
It is a long, narrow danger area like a road or trail that a unit crosses using set crossing drills, often posting security first.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from US Army patrolling doctrine, which uses it to describe exposed terrain that requires careful movement.
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