MCRP 12-10B.1, page 310
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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Minefields
(Type)
FASCAM
(Duration)
Other Obstacles
Level
Tactical
Protective
Long
Short
Tactical
Protective
MEF
X
X
X
X
X
X
Division
X
X
X
X
X
X
Regiment
X
X
X
X
X
X
Battalion
X
X
X
X
X
Company
X
X
Table F-1. Notional Minefield Employment Authority Matrix
5. Types. Several types of mines may be encountered or employed in built-up areas.
a. The M14 mine (a plastic type of antipersonnel landmine) cannot currently be used by
American forces due to the Leahy Amendment of 1995 and the Certain Conventional
Weapons Convention, of which the United States is a signatory nation. It may, however, be
encountered in MOUT or be employed by coalition or enemy forces. For this reason, the
following information is given as a guide for what U.S. forces may encounter. This type of
antipersonnel landmine is normally used in conjunction with metallic antipersonnel, antitank,
or chemical mines to confuse and hinder enemy breaching attempts. When encountered, it
must be carefully handled because its light weight makes it easy to displace (Figure F-5).
However, its size makes it ideal for covering obscure places such as stairs and cellars.
F - 8
MCWP 3-35
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