marine corps

…The VII and XVIII Corps’ turning movement into the flank and rear of the Iraqi Republican Guard during OPERATION DESERT STORM is a historical example of achieving operational surprise during the offense. TEMPO 3-10. Tempo…

…operations, success in urban combat depends largely on the ability to analyze the military aspects of terrain. Marines must be able to recognize certain terrain features when evaluating urbanized terrain. 1. Types of Mass-Construction Buildings…

…To engage the Marine, the enemy must then lean out of the window and expose himself/herself to return fire. g. No Cover Available. When no cover is available, target exposure can be reduced by firing…

…Because of its weight, most infantry Marines can throw this grenade only 30 to 40 meters. (2) The Marine must avoid injury from friendly use of the M34. The M34 can ignite if the WP inside…

…Division and Corps Airspace Management 2-36. If required, the division headquarters provides airspace control to support multinational forces under the operational control of the division. If these forces lack airspace control capabilities, they require assistance…

…When using CS grenades, Marines must prevent the irritating smoke from affecting friendly forces. The CS grenade burns intensely and can ignite flammable structures. Enemy troops wearing even rudimentary chemical protective masks can withstand intense concentrations…

…The Marine air-ground task force is employed as a combined arms team. As such, the aviation combat element will not usually be called upon to conduct independent operations in MOUT. It will function as part…

…Building Positions. There are many ways to establish a fighting position in a building. (1) Window Position. Marines should kneel or stand on either side of a window. To fire downward from upper floors, tables or…

…repelling or decisively delaying an attacker which ultimately influenced the course of the war in their favor. Marines may be called upon to defend a port city, an embassy located on or near a coastline, a…

…This principle helps Marines to analyze and determine the floor plans of large buildings. 4. Residential Areas. The two basic types of houses in the western world are located in and around cities and in rural…

…METT-T is covered in detail in MCRP 3-11.5A, Marine Troop Leader’s Guide. a. Mission. Mission analysis is the first step of the estimate process. One of the important mission analysis considerations in…

…If a Marine discovers explosive storage boxes, he/she should sketch them and turn the sketch over to the platoon commander for forwarding up the chain of command. d. Most boobytraps should be neutralized by explosive…

…Not only do individual Marines expend more ammunition, but they also use greater quantities of munitions such as smoke, concussion, and fragmentation grenades; AT4s; claymore mines; demolitions; and so on. The ammunition consumption rate for the…

…devices. d. Restrictions on Force Employment. The right of self-defense is inherent in all military operations. Marines should not be placed in a situation where they are not provided the means and authority to protect…

…The likelihood of Marine involvement with terrorism increases in the urban environment. Terrorism in an urban environment can occur across the spectrum of conflict. Terrorists are an integral element in an insurgency and also play a…

…The support force for a Marine rifle squad may consist of one fire team that could be reinforced with heavy machine guns, antitank weapons, and/or armored vehicles. In situations involving a larger assault force, a…

…Battles affect the course of a campaign or major operation, as they determine the outcome of a division or corps echelon achieving one or more significant objectives. The outcomes of battles determine strategic and operational success…

…The firer and all Marines in the area should wear earplugs. (2) Extensive testing on the effects of firing recoilless weapons from within enclosures has been conducted since 1948. These tests showed that firing these weapons…

…This causes Marines to lose their night vision and washes out light intensification devices. 5. Considerations. The environment of built-up areas presents special challenges and considerations during periods of limited visibility. a. The use of…

…While Marine forces must be prepared for more intensive urban combat, they must also train to apply only the level of force necessary to accomplish the mission. Our tactics may have to rely more on innovation…