What is a type of offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth?

The type of offensive operation that typically follows a successful attack and is intended to further disorganize the enemy in depth is known as exploitation. This phase aims to capitalize on the success of initial assaults by pursuing and confusing the enemy's response. During exploitation, forces push deeper into enemy territory, usually targeting vulnerable points that have been revealed due to the prior attack.

The goal is to maintain momentum and take advantage of any disarray in the enemy's command and control structure. This can lead to a significant operational advantage and pave the way for more decisive actions, such as seizing key terrain or disrupting enemy reinforcements.

In contrast, deep fires primarily focus on striking enemy forces from afar to disrupt their capabilities, but they don't specifically follow an immediate attack like exploitation does. The term "attack" relates to the initial engagement of enemy forces, while "disruption" can refer more broadly to actions designed to hinder the enemy but lacks the specific goal of following through on a recent success as exploitation does.