MCRP 12-10B.1, page 364
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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F
fire supportCAssistance to elements of the
Marine air-ground task force engaged with
the enemy rendered by other firing units,
including (but not limited to) artillery,
mortars, naval surface fire support, and
offensive air support. (FMFRP 0-14)
fixC1. A tactical task in which actions are
taken to prevent the enemy from moving any
part
of
his/her
forces
either
from
a
specific location or for a specific period of
time by holding or surrounding them to
prevent their withdrawal for use elsewhere.
2. A tactical obstacle effect that integrates
fire planning and obstacle effort to slow an
attacker within a specified areaCnormally
an engagement area. (MCRP 5-2A)
H
helicopterborne
operationCA
military
action in which combat forces and their
equipment maneuver about the battlefield by
helicopters
or
vertical-landed
aircraft.
Aviation activities are under the control of the
aviation combat element commander who is
assigned in direct or general support of one or
more combat element(s). (FMFRP 0-14)
holdC1. To maintain or retain possession of
by force, as a position or an area. 2. In an
attack, to exert sufficient pressure to prevent
movement or redisposition of enemy forces.
(Joint Pub 1-02)
I
infiltrationCThe movement through or into
an area or territory occupied by either friendly
or enemy troops or organizations. The
movement is made, either by small groups or
by individuals, at extended or irregular
intervals. When used in connection with the
enemy, it infers that contact is avoided. (Joint
Pub 1-02)
isolateCA tactical task given to a unit to seal
off (both physically and psychologically) an
enemy from his/her sources of support, to
deny an enemy freedom of movement, and
prevent an enemy unit from having contact
with other enemy forces. An enemy must not
be allowed sanctuary within his/her present
position. (MCRP 5-2A)
L
linkupCAn operation wherein two friendly
ground forces join together in a hostile area.
(FMFRP 0-14)
M
Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF)C
A task organization of Marine forces
(division, aircraft wing, and service support
groups) under a single command and
structured to accomplish a specific mission.
(Joint Pub 1-02)
military operations on urbanized terrain
(MOUT)CAll military actions that are
planned and conducted on a topographical
complex and its adjacent natural terrain where
manmade construction is the dominant
feature. It includes combat in cities, which is
that portion of MOUT involving house-
Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain
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II. Definitions