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…be chosen for employment based on their effects against masonry and concrete rather than against enemy personnel. i. Modern engineering and design improvements mean that most large buildings constructed since World War II are resilient to…

…ground in subways and sewers. Artillery and aviation support can also be valuable force multipliers in defense. i. Rules of Engagement (ROE). The nature of the military operation may restrict our use of weapons. The majority…

…Section I Fire Support 4101. Indirect and Direct Fire Support a. General. MOUT operations present unique fire support considerations. On urbanized terrain, buildings provide excellent cover and concealment to the enemy while limiting friendly observation and…

…firing ports, mouseholes, and demolition obstacles. They also assist in the emplacement and recording of the minefields. i. Ammunition expenditure is increased when fighting in an urban environment. Ammunition should be stockpiled at each squad position…

…Section I Planning 2101. Considerations. Identification of the adversary’s centers of gravity and critical vulnerabilities will allow the commander to focus his/her efforts on those portions of the built-up area essential for mission…

…Other factors such as planning, decision, and operating cycles (i.e., intelligence collection, targeting, and air tasking order cycles) influence the battle rhythm. Further, meetings of the necessary staff organizations must be synchronized. The chief of…

…force and the consequent minimum loss of life.” USMC, 1940 (FMFRP 12-15, Small Wars Manual ) Section I Military Operations Other Than War 7101. Introduction. One of the most likely missions that U.S. Marines will…

i PREFACE 1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine to plan, conduct, and assess defense support of civil authorities. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…

i PREFACE 1. Scope This publication is the keystone document of the joint operations series. It provides the doctrinal foundation and fundamental principles that guide the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations across…

…The unit should avoid obvious firing locations like church steeples. (f) The unit should rehearse movements between positions. (g) Camouflage positions. (h) Reinforce positions with available materials, such as beds, furniture, etc. (i) Block stairwells and…

…C-IED operations are the collective efforts at all levels to neutralize the IED threat to friendly forces and civilians. They are conducted as an integral part of the broader joint operation and include measures taken…

…Examples include murder, rape, and aggravated assault. (2) Prevent the escape of a prisoner, provided there is probable cause to believe that person has committed or attempted to commit a serious offense (i.e., one that…

…The movement and maneuver function encompasses a number of tasks including: (1) Deploy, shift, regroup, or move joint and/or component force formations within the operational area by any means or mode (i.e., air, land…

i. Operating in a built-up area presents new considerations. Marines should select numerous alternate positions, particularly when the structure does not provide cover from small-arms fire. They should position their weapons in the shadows…

…Section I 6101. Introduction. Commanders must be well educated in the legal aspects of military operations involving noncombatants. The urban environment contains numerous legal pitfalls in dealing with the civilian population. Adherence to the ROE and…

…isolation or preventing reinforcement. h. Armor operating inside a built-up area must be protected by infantry. i. Artillery providing direct fire inside a built-up area can be effective in the reduction of strongpoints. j…

Understanding Targets and Targeting I-9 c. High-Value and High-Payoff Targets. An HVT is a target that the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. HPTs are derived from the list…

Fundamentals of Joint Operations I-13 b. Strategic Level. In the context of military operations, strategy develops an idea or set of ideas for employing the instruments of national power in a synchronized and integrated fashion…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-63 i. Legitimacy. Military activities during the stabilize phase should sustain the legitimacy of the operation and of the emerging or host government. During operations where a…

…lost, destroyed, or damaged as a result of DSCA operations (except aircraft, motor vehicles, and water craft). (i) Cost of aircraft flight hours. (j) Cost of port (air, ocean, inland-waterway) loading, off-loading, and handling…