marine corps

…Infantry and armor may use bounding overwatch techniques during movement (See MCWP 3-12, Marine Tank Employment [under development]). With this technique, infantry moves ahead of armored vehicles to clear the buildings on each side. Lead…

…As the ground attack force reaches the edge of the built-up area, Marines remain mounted so as not to slow the advance. All vehicle machine guns fire to flanks and into doors, windows, and MCWP…

…the most intense and savage battles of the Vietnam War. (Length of battle: 14 - 30 days) (Casualties: Marines, 433; others, 5000+) k. Quang Tri City I and II (1972). An objective of the North Vietnamese 1972…

enough for a Marine to enter). When used against reinforced concrete, the M16 rifle and M249 cannot cut the reinforcing bars. 3. Medium/Heavy Machine Guns and Sniper Rifles (7.62 mm and .50 caliber) a…

…largely centered on seizure of street barricades rather than buildings. (Length of battle: 6 - 13 days) (Casualties: Marines, 2,383; others, estimated in the thousands) i. Jerusalem (1967). Israeli forces seized Jerusalem in a well prepared…

…Once in the built-up area, Marines may use street intersections as reference points as they would use hills and streams in rural terrain. City maps supplement or replace topographical maps as the basis of navigation…

…The use of attack helicopters to deliver ATGMs against targets in the upper stories of high buildings is sometimes desirable. (2) The 2.75-inch folding-fin aerial rocket and the 20-mm cannon on Marine…

…The Marines’ most effective weapons during the battle were the M48A1 Patton tank and the M-50 Ontos. Both were protected by infantry. The M48A1, with its 90-mm main gun, was used extensively to reduce…

…Analog VHF/UHF Transceiver (Such as a Baofeng) - Unencrypted, analog local radio traffic - NOAA Weather Radio - Local amateur radio repeaters - Aviation and Marine traffic When not used for limited communications, analog VHF/UHF radios are very…

…high risk of fratricide. Commanders should conduct precombat training with hand grenades as part of normal preparations. Marines must be very careful when throwing hand grenades up stairs to avoid having the grenade roll back down…

…Every Marine participating in an attack should be ready to deal with the problems of fire. The normal firefighting equipment available includes the entrenching tool, helmet (for carrying sand or water), and blankets (for snuffing out…

…Likewise, an extremely dense concentration of smoke in a closed area displaces the oxygen, suffocating Marines even when they are wearing protective masks. b. Smoke pots, generators, or artillery smoke munitions should be used to cover…

…As in any military operation, weather affects equipment, terrain, and visibility, but its greatest impact is on the individual Marine. Snow, ice, dust, wind, rain, humidity, and temperature extremes reduce human efficiency. Weather extremes coupled with…

…The SMAW is a lightweight assault weapon that is easily carried and placed into action by one Marine. It is used against fortified positions, but it is also effective against LAVs. The SMAW has a 9…

…While FOs and FACs may have thermal sights and laser range finders, most Marines on the battlefield do not yet have devices that will enable them to acquire targets accurately. The following are some devices and…

…They may afford Marines a few seconds to mask. Buildings have a channeling effect and tend to contain the effects of an agent, causing great variations in chemical concentration from room to room or from building…

…Commanders and planners thoroughly study each situation to identify the restrictive measures necessary to prevent needless civilian casualties and damage while also protecting the lives of the Marines who will execute the mission. a. Mission/Command…

…to designate targets for other weapons. a. Employment. Close combat is the predominant characteristic of urban engagements. Marine riflemen must be able to hit small, fleeting targets from bunker apertures, windows, and loopholes. This requires pinpoint…