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…A city is an obstacle because it canalizes and impedes an attack. Avenues of approach should be blocked by obstacles and covered by fire. (See Paragraphs 3404.d., 3404.f., 3405.e., and Appendix F.) (e…

…The defending force uses mines and obstacles to block alternate or possible detour routes in order to canalize the attack force into prepared ambush sites. The defender employs security forces forward of the main battle area…

…Avenues that canalize or choke maneuver, due to the density of built-up area or natural terrain, should be identified and avoided. Roads, rivers, streams, and bridges provide high-speed avenues for movement. Generally, military maps…

…Obstacles in outlying areas can delay/disrupt the enemy and canalize him/her into engagement areas. The streets and alleys inside a city can also be use to canalize enemy forces into engagement areas and kill…

…Turning obstacles are used to canalize the enemy into engagement areas or kill zones where combined-arms fires can be concentrated and flanking shots are increased. Fixing. Fixing obstacles increase the time the enemy can be…

…Obstacles must be integrated into buildings and rubble areas to increase their effectiveness and to canalize the enemy. The family of scatterable mines (FASCAM) may be effective on the outskirts of a city or in parks…

…New transportation systems (highways, canals, and railroads) have been built to connect population centers. Industries have grown along those connectors, creating “strip areas.” Rural areas, although retaining much of their farmlike character, are connected to the…

…Recent Marine Corps urban experiencesC Lebanon (1982 - 1984); Grenada (1983); Panama (1989); and Somalia (1992 - 1994)C are examples of MOOTW. Although each operation was unique, the lessons learned are similar. For detailed information, commanders may…