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…The Marine should throw a grenade before entering rooms or negotiating staircases, mouseholes, and so on. This usually requires the use of both hands and employs both the overhand and underhand methods of throwing. a. Two…

…We identify key terrain so that we can better select our defensive positions and also better determine the enemy’s objectives. 1 Villages. Villages often dominate high-speed avenues of approach. If the buildings are constructed…

…They also report the contact so that follow-on forces can then deal with the threat. As the ground attack force reaches the edge of the built-up area, Marines remain mounted so as not to…

…All squad members should stay tied into the safety rope so that they can easily be retrieved from danger. The last Marine in the patrol marks the route with chalk or chemiluminescent lights so other units…

…He/She stays well back from the loophole so the muzzle of the weapon does not protrude beyond the wall and the muzzle flash is concealed. Figure A-54. Firing From a Loophole e. Roof. The…

…The stock is positioned so that the pistol grip is behind the Marine’s head. The Marine may use his/her index finger or thumb to manipulate the trigger. The handguard of the weapon is placed…

…Physical and mental fitness can be maintained by periodically rotating Marines out of tunnels so they can stand and walk in fresh air and sunlight. Stress management is also a factor of operations in tunnels. Historically…

…Doing so may disrupt the powder train and may cause a misfire. Prime detonating cord and remove the time fuze igniter safety pin only when it is time to use the device. Figure F-17. Bunker…

…The window should keep its original shape so that the position of the firer is hard to detect. Firing from the bottom of the window gives the firer the cover advantage of the wall because the…

impede, destroy, and harass enemy reconnaissance within its capability without becoming decisively engaged. (MCRP 5-2A) searchCA systematic reconnaissance of a defined area, so that all parts of the area have passed within visibility. (Joint Pub…

…They should select an entry point before moving toward the building; avoid windows and doors; use smoke to conceal their advance to the building; use demolitions, tank rounds, and so on to make new entrances; precede…

…Civilians can also be forced to help evacuate and care for military wounded, as long as doing so does not involve any physical danger. Prohibited forced labor include digging entrenchments, constructing fortifications, transporting supplies or ammunition…

…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…

…Buildings contain many areas and items that are potential hiding places for boobytraps, for example, doors, windows, telephones, stairs, books, canteens, and so on. F - 10 MCWP 3-35 .3

…In areas of semi-detached construction, where observation and movement are less restricted, boundaries should be established parallel to alleys or streets so that both sides of a street will be in a single sector. Where…

…Commanders concentrate an attack by reinforcing select subordinate units so they can execute the attack and, if necessary, maintain the existing defense. Commanders can also adjust the defensive boundaries of subordinate units so entire units can…

…Issuing drivers and vehicle commanders night vision devices so that the vehicles going to and from logistic release points do not require illumination (This also prevents the enemy from acquiring resupply locations by following vehicles with…

…Marines must be well-dispersed so that if a boobytrap explodes, the number of casualties will be few. Many different types of mines and boobytraps could be encountered during combat in built-up areas (Figure F…

… The protection warfighting function is the related tasks and systems that preserve the force so the commander can apply maximum combat power to accomplish the mission (ADP 3-0). The successful execution of operations requires…