marine corps

…With coordination, tanks can provide moving cover for Marines as they advance across small open areas. However, enemy fire that strikes but does not penetrate a tank is a major threat to nearby Marines. Fragmentation generated…

…When a Marine is subjected to enemy fire and none of the positions mentioned are available, he/she should try to expose as little of himself/ herself as possible. When a Marine is in an open…

Section IV Entry Techniques Marines should enter a building with minimum exposure. They should select an entry point before moving toward the building; avoid windows and doors; use smoke to conceal their advance to the building…

…Caution must be exercised, however, because the enemy might also move. (3) A tank cannon creates an overpressure and noise hazard to exposed Marines. All dismounted Marines working near tanks should wear Kevlar helmets and protective…

…Once inside, Marines quickly scan the area and engage any threat. If no threat is present, the Marines acquire the enemy’s positions and deliver carefully aimed shots to achieve fire superiority. At this point, the…

…To reduce confusion, Marines should clear buildings and rooms using the same techniques they use during the day. b. Movement rates are slower in the dark. Each Marine must remain alert for mines, boobytraps, and enemy…

…The fourth Marine also provides rear security if he/she is the last Marine in the column or interlocks his/her sector of fire with that of the lead Marine in the next fire team in…

…To properly camouflage Marines, carriers, and equipment, Marines should study the surrounding area and make their fighting positions blend with the local terrain. 36. Application. Only the proper amount of material needed for camouflaging a position…

Section VI Firing Positions Whether a unit is attacking, defending, or conducting retrograde operations, its success or failure depends on the ability of the individual Marine to place accurate fire on the enemy while providing the…

…Shooting the Door Open Marines can also use an ax or demolitions if they are available. As a last resort, Marines can kick the door open with a front kick (Figure A-31) or mule kick…

…A Marine scaling a wall with a rope should avoid silhouetting himself/herself in windows of uncleared rooms or exposing himself/herself to enemy fires from lower windows. He/She should climb with his/her weapon…

…Requirements beyond the capabilities of BCT engineer battalions pass through a higher headquarters to an attached Army maneuver enhancement brigade or any functional engineer brigade supporting the division or corps. These engineer units also prepare any…

…The Marine throwing the grenade should step out far enough to lob the grenade into the upper story opening. The Marine’s weapon should be kept in the nonthrowing hand so that it can be used…

…The Marine throwing the grenade should step out far enough to lob the grenade into the upper story opening. The Marine’s weapon should be kept in the nonthrowing hand so that it can be used…

…In the alert carry, the Marine keeps both eyes open and scans for any threat with the weapon always in line with the Marine’s LOS (this is called “guns ’n’ eyeballs”). When a threat is…

…WARNING Because fragments from M67 fragmentation grenades may injure Marines outside the room, they should not be used. Marines should use MK3A2 offensive hand grenades instead. Also, the technique of cooking-off hand grenades can be…

…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…

…This allows the lead Marine to easily detect a tripwire (Figure F-11). Marines can also use a flashlight to cause reflections and shadows to find tripwires. A wand with a dangling thread can be swept…

…Planning efforts must address the requirement for corps and divisions to conduct operations in their deep areas to create conditions that allow subordinate BCTs to conduct successful combat operations in the close area. BCTs and divisions…

…While clearing the bottom floor of a building, Marines may encounter stairs that must also be cleared. Once again, grenades play an important role. Before climbing the stairs from the bottom floor, Marines should first inspect…