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…A likely use of Marine artillery in an urban direct-fire role is to reinforce infantry against tough or important urban targets. Artillery should be used in this role only after an analysis of the need…

…Maneuver unit commanders and their Marines are not the only individuals who must adjust to combat under limited-visibility conditions in MOUT. Logisticians at every level must anticipate requirements for these conditions. a. Units conducting resupply…

…fire, 4-27 target, 3-37 coordinating altitude, defined, 2-38 coordination measures, fire support, 4-30 corps, 2-104–2-106 airspace management, 2-36–2-39 countermobility, 3-75–3-79, 4-64–4…

…However, Marines will be restricted in the use of their weapons and other equipment as dictated by the ROE. If permitted, a riot control agent (such as CS gas) can be used to assist in the…

…When selecting firing positions for recoilless weapons and ATGMs, Marines should make maximum use of rubble, corners of buildings, and destroyed vehicles to provide cover for the crew. Recoilless weapons and ATGMs can also be moved…

…directly up the stairwell. The clearing team’s speed of movement is determined by Shooter Number One. Marines pie as much of an area as possible before ascending each step. Figure A-50. Clearing a Stairwell…

…The powerful, high-velocity cannon mounted on the M1A1 tank provides Marines with a key requirement for victory in built-up areas—heavy direct-fire support. Although the infantry assumes the lead role during combat in…

…All Marines, not just engineers, should be trained to employ demolitions. See FM 5-250, Explosives and Demolitions, for specific information on the safe use of demolitions. a. Demolitions. Demolitions come in two types: TNT and…

…The defender has an advantage in that, given the confining, dark environment of these passages, a small group of determined Marines in a prepared position can defeat a numerically superior force. a. Tunnels afford the attacker…

…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…

…Also, individual Marines normally do not have access to radios. Therefore, a wounded Marine within a building may be difficult to find and evacuate. The unit SOP should contain alternate forms of communication such as colored…

…The delivery of Marines onto a building can also be accomplished by rappelling, fastroping, or jumping out of the helicopter as it hovers just above the roof. The rooftops should be inspected to ensure that no…

…While the Russians recognize that urban combat is small unit intensive, they do not possess a professional NCO corps. Additionally, Russian forces lacked some 12,000 platoon leaders when the intervention began. This had a crippling…

…About 90 percent of all targets are located 50 meters or less from the identifying Marine. Few personnel targets will be visible beyond 50 meters, and most occur at 35 meters or less. Minimum arming ranges…

Appendix C Attacking and Clearing Buildings Offensive operations on urbanized terrain will require Marines to attack and clear buildings. 1. Introduction. At the rifle platoon and squad level, the major offensive tasks for combat in built…

…The process of ordering and moving rations to forward units is complicated by the dispersed nature of combat in built-up areas and its increased caloric demands on Marines. Hot meals should be provided when practical…

…is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. *field army An echelon of command that employs multiple corps, divisions, multi-functional brigades, and functional brigades to achieve objectives on land. *final coordination line A phase line…

…DSCA requests originated in the JFO will be coordinated and processed through the DCO with the exception of requests for United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) support or, in some circumstances, DOD forces in support…

F fire supportCAssistance to elements of the Marine air-ground task force engaged with the enemy rendered by other firing units, including (but not limited to) artillery, mortars, naval surface fire support, and offensive air support…

…Any Marine using night vision goggles should be teamed with at least one Marine not wearing them. b. Weapon Penetration. The penetration that can be achieved with a 5.56-mm round depends on the range…