anthony long

…Commanders should not wait too long to transition from defensive operations to offensive operations as an enemy force approaches its culminating point. Enemy forces will be dispersed, extended in depth, and weakened. At that time, any…

…It does not apply to small, long-range reconnaissance assets and similar stay-behind forces. Friendly forces forward of the FLOT may have a restrictive FSCM, such as a restrictive fire area, placed around them to…

…The supply of obstacle materials in a defense can be a significant problem that requires detailed coordination and long lead times. Commanders consider the transportation and manpower required in obtaining, moving, and uncrating barrier material and…

…Additionally, units with weapon system video and tactical intelligence collection capabilities may collect imagery during formal and continuation training missions as long as the collected imagery is not for obtaining information about specific US persons or…

… High ground with good observation and long-range fields of fire.  Concealed movement routes immediately behind defensive positions.  A limited road network in front of the line of contact to confine an enemy…

…They create conditions by disrupting enemy long-range fires, sustainment, and command and control. These disruptions weaken enemy forces and prevent any early enemy successes. Operations in depth prevent enemy forces from maintaining their tempo. In…

…The latest information on the enemy and the terrain should be continuously fed to the intelligence section using long-range reconnaissance patrols, human intelligence (HUMINT) reports, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) missions, and electronic intelligence. Use of…

… An encircled force cannot sustain itself long enough to be relieved by forces outside the encirclement. EXFILTRATION 4-112. If the success of a breakout attack appears questionable, or if it fails and a relief…

…One Marine can carry a fuel can long distances, even over rubble, if it is lashed to a pack frame. Supplies of bulk Class III items and some prepackaged POL may be available at local gas…

…As long as buildings and monuments devoted to religion, art, charitable purposes, or historical sites are not used for military purposes, they may not be targets. Governments and combatants have a duty to identify such places…

…If launched without a lock-on, or if the laser spot is lost, these weapons are unpredictable and can travel long distances before they impact. 15. Demolitions. Combat in built-up areas requires the extensive use…

…This option is usually chosen when hostile forces possess strong, accurate, long-range fires and the defender wishes to minimize their effectiveness (See Quang Tri City example in Chapter 1). The strength of the defending force…

…The effort to mensurate coordinates, especially for a target set with a large number of DPIs, can be extremely long. Technological advances have helped shorten the effort somewhat, but for the time being at least, it…

…The scaling rope should be 5/8 of an inch to 1 inch in diameter and long enough to reach the objective window. Knots are tied in the rope at 1-foot intervals to make climbing…

…These buildings should also offer long-range fields of fire and all-around observation. The sniper has an advantage because he/she does not have to move with or be positioned with lead elements. He/She…

…and support personnel. (c) Transportation of suspected terrorists from foreign countries to the US for trial (so long as the requesting federal LEA provides all security for such transportation and maintains custody of the suspect through…

…While Russian doctrine had long specified the capture of a building from the top-down, it became apparent in Grozny that this tactic was too expensive in terms of helicopter losses. The Chechens made effective use…

…It does not apply to small, long-range reconnaissance assets and similar stay-behind forces. Friendly forces forward of the FLOT may have a restrictive FSCMs, such as a restrictive fire area, placed around them to…

…Snipers are best employed in placing accurate fire through loopholes or engaging long-range targets. M203 fires are directed through windows or loopholes. d. AT4s and demolitions are employed to breach walls, doors, barricades, and window…

…The commander plans to employ armored vehicles to take advantage of their long-range fires, heavy machine gun fires, self-generating smoke, and mobility. However, built-up areas restrict the mobility of armored vehicles and make…