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Humanitarian Assistance Military Support to Civil Authorities Nation Assistance/Support to Counterinsurgency NEO Peace Operations Recovery Operations Show of Force Operations Strikes and Raids. 7103. Recent Experience and Lessons Learned. Recent Marine Corps urban experiencesC Lebanon (1982 - 1984); Grenada (1983); Panama (1989); and Somalia (1992 - 1994)C are examples of MOOTW. Although each operation was unique, the lessons learned are similar. For detailed information, commanders may obtain after action reports through the Marine Corps Lessons Learned System (MCLLS). Some of the lessons learned include: (1) Demonstrate a powerful military presence. Where and when possible, use tanks, armored vehicles, heavy automatic weapons, fixed-wing aircraft, and attack helicopters. (2) PSYOP, CI, HUMINT teams, and linguists, are essential to communications and intelligence gathering. (3) Topographic detachment is useful to provide necessary sketches and maps. (4) UAVs can be used for security, reconnaissance, and surveillance. (5) Whenever entering an AO, isolate the area, patrol, and use intelligence to evaluate specific buildings or groups of buildings for search-and-clear operations. PSYOP, CI, HUMINT teams, and linguists can be used, as appropriate, to support patrols. (6) Take advantage of the night by using night vision devices. (7) The most effective means of dealing with snipers is with counter snipering operations. (8) Snipers are also a tremendous asset to overwatch patrol movements, provide intelligence, and direct fire support. (See MCWP 3-15.3.) MCWP 3-35 .3 7-2