MCRP 12-10B.1, page 189
Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT)
Marine Corps Reference Publication: Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT)
Public distribution statement A; S2 KOCOA cited as MCRP 12-10 b.1
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Figure A-30. Shooting the Door Open
Marines can also use an ax or demolitions if they are available. As a last resort, Marines can
kick the door open with a front kick (Figure A-31) or mule kick. This is the least preferred
technique because it is difficult and tiring to the Marine. It also rarely works the first time,
thereby giving any enemy units within the room ample warning (and giving the enemy time to
shoot through the door). In situations where restrictions on firing and limiting structural
damage have been imposed and/or boobytraps are not expected, using the door handle to
open the door may be appropriate (apply METT-T).
Figure A-31. Opening a Door With a Front Kick
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