MCRP 12-10B.1, page 322
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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10. Safety. The greatest danger to friendly personnel from demolitions is the debris thrown by the
explosion. Leaders must ensure that protective measures are enforced. The safe distance listed in
Table F-3 indicates the danger of demolition effects.
Pounds of Explosive
Safe Distance in Meters1
Pounds of Explosive
Safe Distance in Meters1
1 to 29
300
150
534
30
311
175
560
35
327
200
585
40
342
225
609
45
356
250
630
50
369
275
651
60
392
300
670
70
413
325
688
80
431
350
705
90
449
375
722
100
465
400
737
125
500
425
750
1These distances will be modified in combat when troops are in other buildings, around corners, or
behind intervening walls.
Table F-3. Minimum Safe Distances for Personnel in the Open
a. The following are the guidelines for using demolitions:
Keep the blasting machine under the control of a noncommissioned officer.
Wear helmets and flack jackets at all times while firing explosives.
Handle misfires with extreme care.
Clear the room and protect personnel when blowing interior walls.
b. Some charges should be prepared beforehand, without detonators, to save time. Examples
include 10- or 20-pound breaching charges of C4 and expedient-shaped charges in No. 10
cans.
Use C4 to breach hard targets (masonry construction).
F - 20
MCWP 3-35
.3