What is a Infantry Strong Point?

Question

i need to know this for my homework...lol...so could someone please tell me what it is. Is it like a base? or a storage place.

Answer 1

Basically it is like a base. Google "Army FM 7-10"

FM 7-10

5-25. DEFENSE OF A STRONGPOINT A company may be directed to construct a strongpoint as part of a battalion defense (Figure 5-23). In order to do so, it must be augmented with engineer support, more weapons, and CSS resources. A strongpoint is defended until the unit is formally ordered out of it by the commander directing the defense. a. The specific positioning of units in the strongpoint depends on the CO's mission analysis and estimate of the situation. The same considerations for a perimeter defense apply in addition to the following: (1) Reinforce each individual fighting position (to include alternate and supplementary positions) to withstand small–arms fire, mortar fire, and artillery fragmentation. Stockpile food, water, ammunition, pioneer tools, and medical supplies in each fighting position. (2) Support each individual fighting position with several others. Plan or construct covered and concealed routes between positions and along routes of supply and communication. Use these to support counterattack and maneuver within the strongpoint.

Figure 5-23. Company strongpoint. (3) Divide the strongpoint into several independent, but mutually supporting, positions or sectors. If one of the positions or sectors must be evacuated or is overrun, limit the enemy penetration with obstacles and fires and support a counterattack.

Answer 2

It is a point where there is strong infantry.

Answer 3

An Infantry Strong Point is a defensive position which is situated upon a key terrain feature such as a Hilltop or a Road Junction or Intersection.  It is only an 'Infantry' Strong Point if it is being defended by a purely infantry organization.  If it is being defended by a mixed team such as infantry and artillery (armor or cavalry assets would probably patrol the road rather than sit on the strong point) then one would refer to it as merely a Strong Point.

A Strong Point would require all the planning of a deliberate defense with prepared primary, alternate and supplemental fighting positions, weapons pits and bunkers as well as trench lines and protective barbwire. Minefields would be positioned with engineer support and detail fire plans developed for all key weapons.  The focus of a Strong Point is to hold the key terrain to deny the enemy access to that terrain or hopefully trap the enemy out in the open where he can be destroyed by your own organic fires and those of the units supporting your defense.