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Perform traffic control on designated refugee routes Escort refugee columns Direct or divert refugee columns to secondary roads and through areas not used by military elements Perform police duties such as traffic control or security at…

…The maneuver force (normally of one squad on narrow streets or two squads on wide streets) moves forward, scouts danger areas, and closes with the enemy. An overwatch force (the remainder of the platoon and its…

…He/She should stand inside the building on the beams or on a platform with only his/ her head and shoulders above the roof (behind the chimney). Sandbags placed on the sides of the position protect…

…To detect tripwires, a Marine can use a 10-foot pole with 5 feet of string tied on one end. A small weight attached to the loose end of the string will snag on the tripwire…

…Therefore, the best way to enter is to blow down the door or to blow in one of the side windows. The floor plans of these buildings are predictable; clearing rooms is usually done from one…

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…When employing the cross method, two Marines position themselves on either side of the entryway. Each Marine faces into the room covering the corner of the room opposite his/her position. On a prearranged signal, each…

…Residential sprawl areas consist mainly of low houses or apartments that are one to three stories tall. The area is primarily composed of detached dwellings that are usually arranged in irregular patterns along streets, with many…

…Security units on the flank can be employed to prevent the enemy from outflanking the delaying unit. A small reserve can be used to react to unexpected enemy action and to conduct continued attacks on the…

…Converely, the floor plans in larger brick buildings typically are different on ground-floor levels than on upper levels (Figure C-7). Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain C - 7

…Seizure of a Bridge Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain The commander determines which buildings dominate the approaches to the bridge. Buildings that permit him/her to employ AT4s, ATGMs, machine guns, and riflemen are cleared. Supporting…

…Walls are normally easier to breach on an upper floor than on a lower floor because the walls are thinner on upper floors. If rooftops are covered by fire and there are not enough demolitions to…

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…Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 2-19 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…

…Shooter Number Two is kneeling, and Shooter Number One is still standing (Figure A-38). Both shooters clear their respective sector of fire. If a grenade was thrown: After the explosion, Shooter Number One yells, “MOVE…

…In the center of a built-up area the platoon dismounts to move on foot with two squads leading—one on each side of the road, using all available cover. They move through the buildings, if…

…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. Military Operations on…

…Before opening a door, Shooter Number Two of the clearing team positions himself/herself opposite Shooter Number One on the other side of the door and away from the wall in a safe position that allows…

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…However, firing on any houses that are occupied or defended by an enemy force is usually legal. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 6-7