MCRP 12-10B.1, page 42
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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(1) Rapid Advance. Rapid advance (Figure 2-3) may be used to maintain
momentum through the zone of action and to seize key objectives. Some enemy
positions may be isolated or bypassed in order to maintain tempo. This procedure
may be used when:
A key objective is identified (an enemy critical vulnerability or an objective
that supports the friendly scheme of maneuver)
Time is critical in reaching the objective
Only selected buildings on the route of advance require clearing.
Figure 2-3. Rapid Advance En Route to a Key Objective
(2) Systematic Clearance. Systematic clearance (figure 2-4 on pg. 2-12) involves
the deliberate reduction of all significant enemy positions throughout the objective
area. It is usually used when time is not a critical factor.
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