MCRP 12-10B.1, page 50
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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in its zone of action. A single building may be an objective for a rifle squad or, if the
building is large, for a rifle platoon or company. When the commander’s concept of
operations is based on speed (rapid advance method) or when the force is conducting
a hasty attack, a unit may be directed to bypass certain positions within its zone.
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of buildings, may also be assigned as intermediate objectives. Buildings along the route
of attack should be identified by numbers for clarification (Figure 2-6 on page 2-18).
During the seizing phase, bypassing buildings may increase the risk of attack from the
rear or flank. It may be necessary for the unit to enter, search, and clear each building