…They should select an entry point before moving toward the building; avoid windows and doors; use smoke to conceal their advance to the building; use demolitions, tank rounds, and so on to make new entrances; precede…

…However, an azimuth may be obtained from a distant aiming point. 4104. Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) and Naval Gunfire (NGF) a. General. When NSFS ships are available, naval surface fires and NGF can provide some…

…Entrances into buildings not used as firing points should be blocked to entrap hostile forces in the kill zones. (5) Defense in Depth. Defense in depth should be incorporated into any defensive plan. Units should be…

…The following information is primarily from the Russian point of view, though some Chechen capabilities are included. The lessons learned are arrayed as warfighting functional considerations. a. Command and Control. (1) Russian military commanders lacked clear…

…The commander is responsible for the evacuation of deceased personnel to the nearest mortuary affairs collection point, whether they are U.S., allied, or enemy personnel, or civilians. (See Joint Pub 4-06, JTTP for Mortuary…

Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-11 *striking force A dedicated counterattack force in a mobile defense constituted with the bulk of available combat power. *strong point A heavily fortified battle position tied to…

…The SMAW allows for quick reduction of obstacles and bunkers as well as creation of entry points. SMAWs fired in a volley can be devastating to a building. d. Wall Breaching. Wall breaching is a common…

…The DCO is the DOD single point of contact at the JFO. RFAs are validated through the DCO and forwarded to designated DOD entities for approval and sourcing. (1) United States Army, North (USARNORTH), DCOs are…

…Prepared strong points will usually form the perimeter of a larger defense while reserves locate in a separate position within the perimeter. You can expect ambushes to fill gaps in the perimeter while dummy strongpoints are…

…The defensive techniques are defend in sector, defend a battle position, and defend a strong point. (MCRP 5-2A) destroyC1. A tactical task to physically render an enemy force combat-ineffective unless it is reconstituted. 2…

…The Russians had to establish ground-based and aircraft-based relay stations to overcome the interference. (9) Boundaries between units were tactical weak points. Units had to think of boundaries in both a horizontal and vertical…

…Personnel accountability, strength reporting, and manpower management are the focal points for a joint force J-1 during DSCA operations. DSCA operations pose specific challenges. One example is units that may deploy from their home stations…

…Department of Defense single point of contact for domestic emergencies who is assigned to a joint field office to process requirements for military support; forward mission assignments through proper channels to the appropriate military organizations; and…

…The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) serves as the focal point for DOD’s National Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Technical Reachback Enterprise. DTRA’s National Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Technical Reachback Enterprise is a…

…They should attack from a covered route to hit the outpost at a vulnerable point. As the platoons approach the outpost, smoke may be employed to screen their movement, and supporting fires are shifted. After platoons…

…The DCO serves as DOD’s single point of contact in the JFO. DSCA requests originated in the JFO will be coordinated and processed through the DCO with the exception of requests for United States Army…

…The attack requires isolating the building and entering the building at the least-defended point or through a breached hole (Figure 2-19 on page 2-38). When possible, clear the building from top to bottom…

(9) Random patrolling, traffic control points, random checkpoints/roadblocks, and ambushes disrupt enemy movements, reduce looting, seize curfew violators, and convince the population that order has been restored. (10) Use armored vehicles to move quickly to…

…They operate temporary collecting points and holding areas to briefly retain EPWs and civilian internees. EPW operations are important in built-up areas because the rate of capture can be higher than normal. c. Commanders must…

…From the offensive point of view, several factors can be associated with cost. First, and most importantly, isolating the urban area is critical to the attacker’s success. Second, overwhelming superiority is needed if all costs…