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…a determination that speed of movement outweighs the risks of rapidly extending his/her lines of communication. He/She directs, on the basis of his/her knowledge of the enemy situation and his/her mission, that…

…Hitler made major changes in his General Staff, and from this point on in the war, he was a man estranged from his military leadership. The loss of enough men and equipment to field one-fourth…

her front, he/she should lie prone as close as possible to a building on the same side of the open area as the enemy. To engage the Marine, the enemy must then lean out of…

…At each likely target area, he/she pauses for a few seconds to detect any motion. l. At night, sounds and smells can aid in acquiring targets. They transmit better in the cooler, damper night air…

…Planners have historically tended to overestimate the effects of HE on defenders. Modern, large buildings are remarkably resistant to damage from bombs and rocket fire. a. Rotary-Wing Aircraft. Attack helicopters can be used to engage…

…As in the position defense, the sector, battle position, strongpoint, or any combinations thereof are also used in shaping the battlespace by canalizing the enemy into a designated location where he/she can be destroyed. b…

…NGF can deliver HE, incendiary, and illuminating projectiles. The NGF high-capacity projectile is very effective in producing fragmenting and penetration effects. Offensive and defensive fire support plans can incorporate NSFS fires on bridges, roads, reinforcements…

…cell leader is known among the local populace, local police, and the Afghan Army in the area. He grew up in the area and is familiar with the local terrain. The cell has conducted several successful…

…The commander positions himself/herself so that he/she can control the action. In an urban environment, this can be more difficult because of the close nature of fighting, prolific obstacles, poor visibility, and difficulty in…

…A commander cannot confiscate civilian medical supplies unless he/she makes provisions to provide adequate replacements if civilians are wounded. g. The commander is responsible for the evacuation of deceased personnel to the nearest mortuary affairs…

…The 83-mm HE warhead can create an 8-inch mousehole in reinforced concrete but will not cut the steel reinforcing bar. The SMAW is an outstanding urban support weapon that can be decisive during an…

…For the attacker to utilize these avenues of approach he/she must sacrifice speed and expend resources. The defense of these cities or towns may constitute a large part of the overall defense of a city…

…position. b. After camouflage is completed, the Marine inspects his/her position from the enemy’s viewpoint. He/She makes routine checks to see whether the camouflage remains natural looking and actually conceals the position. If…

…If not able to bypass an enemy outpost, he/she may have to attack and reduce it. The company occupies positions of advantage. The tanks or other armored vehicles support the dismounted infantry in the attack…

…general support HE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high explosive HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive antitank HEAT-MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEAT-multipurpose HEDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive dual-purpose HEI-T . . . . . . . . . . . high-explosive incendiary with tracer HLZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . helicopter landing zone HMMWV . . . . . . . . . high-mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicle HSS…

…inside the room to the left or right of the door and quickly scan the entire room. He/She then gives the command to Shooter Number Two, “NEXT MAN IN, LEFT (RIGHT).” Shooter Number Two shouts…

…To place this hazard in perspective, a gunner wearing earplugs and firing the loudest combination (the Dragon from within a masonry building) is exposed to less noise hazard than if he/ she fired a LAW or…

…Companies and platoons should have designated alternate and supplementary positions. (b) Once the rifle platoon commander has received his/her battle position or sector, he/she then selects the positions for his/her squads and crew…

…Artillery used in the direct fire role normally use HE shells. (c) Infantry. Direct-fire systems, mainly machine guns, antitank guided missiles (ATGMs), shoulder- launched multipurpose assault weapons (SMAWs), and AT4s—are initially employed to support…

…The defender usually has the advantage of being familiar with the intricacies of the urban terrain that he/she is defending. For example, the: The sanitation or public works department will have knowledge of the subterranean…