…They are best located on the outskirts of the city. (9) The use of airburst fires is an effective means of clearing snipers and manpads from rooftops. HE shells with delay fuzes may be effective against…

…Helicopterborne forces are highly vulnerable to small arms fire, AAA and manpads. b. Small-Scale Helicopterborne Assaults. Small units may be helo-lifted onto the rooftop of a key building. Depending on the construction of the…

…If the attacker relies heavily on aviation for mobility, the defender may defend potential LZs and emplace manpad teams to counter the air threat If the enemy relies heavily on mechanized movement, the defender may employ…