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…Types of targets might include enemy snipers, leaders, vehicle commanders, radio Marines, sappers, and machine gun crews.) Denying enemy access to certain areas or avenues of approach (controlling key terrain) Providing fire support for covering barricades…

…These operations are seldom conducted independently and are usually part of a larger joint operation. In the example given below, the battalion has seized a foothold and is operating in its sector of a town of…

…Denial of Avenues of Approach MCWP 3-35 .3 3-8