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…The bottom line is to use weapons and munitions as they are designed. Proportionality. Does the military advantage to be gained from striking a target outweigh the anticipated incidental civilian loss of life and property if…

…The activities matrix normally is constructed with personalities arranged in a vertical listing on the side of the matrix with events, activities, organizations, addresses, or any other common denominator arranged along the bottom or top of…

…The bottom line is that, while peacetime requirements may be met a less formal federated structure, contingencies dictate that all federation partners know exactly what support is required of them, the timelines involved with providing the…

…Fire planning reconciles top-down planning and bottom-up refinement. 3-91. As an attacking force moves forward, preparation fires neutralize, suppress, or destroy enemy positions. Commanders assess the probable effects of preparation fires against losing…

…The tactical mission tasks listed at the bottom of figure 2-1 describe both actions and purposes. The tactical mission tasks have specific military definitions different from those found in common English. (See FM 3-90…

…Firing from the bottom of the window gives the firer the cover advantage of the wall because the firing port is less obvious to the enemy. Sandbags are used to reinforce the wall below the window…

…When possible, clear the building from top to bottom. Close coordination between the assault and support forces is required. When attacking a building, a platoon should be organized into an assault force, a support force, and…

…However, it may be impossible to enter a building at the top; therefore, entry at the bottom or lower level may be the only course of action. When entering a building at the lower level, Marines…

…The wire should be loose at the bottom to permit the defender to drop grenades on enemy forces below. (3) Interior Routes. Routes are required that permit defending forces to move within the building to engage…

…Rubble may interfere with missile flight when ATGMs are fired from the HMMWV or from street-level or bottom-floor fighting positions. When firing down streets, missiles must have at least 1 meter of clearance over…

…When using the top-to-bottom method of clearing, requirements remain the same as for other methods. After the floor is breached to gain access to a lower floor, a grenade is allowed to cook-off…

…After securing a floor (bottom, middle, or top), selected members of the assault force are assigned to cover potential enemy counterattack routes to the building. Those sentinels alert the assault force and place a heavy volume…

…In most situations, throwing a grenade up a staircase is not recommended. (Again, the grenade is being used in the initial building entry or clearing of the bottom floor of a building having a staircase.) If…

…In most situations, throwing a grenade up a staircase is not recommended. (Again, the grenade is being used in the initial building entry or clearing of the bottom floor of a building having a staircase.) If…

…Upon clearing the top floor, forces move downstairs to clear the center and bottom floors and to continue with the mission. Note: Because large quantities of hand grenades are used when clearing buildings, a continuous supply…

…Upon clearing the top floor, forces move downstairs to clear the center and bottom floors and to continue with the mission. Note: Because large quantities of hand grenades are used when clearing buildings, a continuous supply…

…While clearing the bottom floor of a building, Marines may encounter stairs that must also be cleared. Once again, grenades play an important role. Before climbing the stairs from the bottom floor, Marines should first inspect…

…While clearing the bottom floor of a building, Marines may encounter stairs that must also be cleared. Once again, grenades play an important role. Before climbing the stairs from the bottom floor, Marines should first inspect…

…Although the top-to-bottom method is preferred for clearing a building, assaulting the bottom floor and clearing upward is a common method. When using this technique, the assault force closes on the flank(s) or…