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…OPERATION ATLAS RESPONSE In the early part of February 2000, Cyclone Connie drenched the Southern Africa region with over 40 inches of rain causing many rivers in the region to overflow and flood populated areas. US…

…When JAOC ATO planners ask for clarifications, the JFE explains that Red River—an interior line of communication for enemy forces—is a main supply route. Apparently enemy forces use river barges extensively for most classes…

…As an example, a battalion may be assigned the mission of seizing the only bridge that is capable of supporting armored vehicles and resupply by heavy transports along a river bisecting a town. The intent is…

…The British 1st Airborne Division made a surprise landing near the Dutch city of Arnhem in order to seize a bridge over the Rhine river for advancing British forces. An unexpected German armor force counterattacked and…

…Bridges, walls/fences, canals, streams, rivers, as well as rubble created by the effects of weapons should be thoroughly analyzed. Construction sites and commercial operations such as lumberyards, brickyards, steelyards, and railroad maintenance yards are primary…

…Examples include distinctive buildings, large boulevards, rivers, and so forth. b. Leaders must exercise firm control when engaging targets. Movements should also be coordinated and controlled. c. Cleared rooms and buildings should be distinctly marked to…

…First Army valuable time and delayed the planned attack to the Rhine river. (Length of battle: 14 - 30 days) (Casualties: 8,000+) Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 1-9 Aachen Manila Arnhem Ortona Ashrafiyeh Quang Tri…

…forces to use to move between positions Structures that dominate large areas Areas such as parks, boulevards, rivers, highways, and railroads where antiarmor weapons have longer fields of fire Firing positions for mortars Command locations that…

…The existence of waterways, canals, and rivers in and around urban areas can provide avenues of ingress into designated objective areas. If used in conjunction with supporting fires, smoke, and/or deception operations, AAVs can capitalize…

…Wet (such as a river) and dry (such as an anti-vehicular ditch) gaps remain major obstacles during military operations. Wet gap crossings are among the most complex and risky combined arms operations that friendly maneuver…

…Phase lines should be oriented on readily identifiable terrain features such as principal streets, rivers, and railroad lines. They should be placed on the near side of a street or open area. In an attack, a…

…The NG has three CIP teams located in the states of Colorado, New York, and West Virginia; additionally, DHS has 18 CIP assessment teams. See DODD 3020.40, Mission Assurance (MA), and DODI 3020.45, DOD…

…Roads, rivers, streams, and bridges provide high-speed avenues for movement. Generally, military maps do not provide enough detail for urbanized terrain analysis. They usually do not show the underground sewer system, subways, underground water system…