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…The Russians came to rely heavily on "bunker busting" weapons for engaging Chechens, primarily snipers, entrenched in buildings. (8) Russian helicopters needed stand-off weapons, that would allow them to engage targets while outside the range…

…A key objective is identified (an enemy critical vulnerability or an objective that supports the friendly scheme of maneuver) Time is critical in reaching the objective Only selected buildings on the route of advance require clearing…

…Clearing Along a Route for the overhead masking by buildings and the ability to seat baseplates. Traditional indirect fire assets, such as artillery, may be used in the direct fire role. e. Logistics. Historically in MOUT…

…The only material that has proven resistant to concentrated 40-mm fire is dense stone such as that used in some European building construction. No precise data exist as to the number of rounds required to…

…After entering a room or building, the clearing team may find a T-shaped hallway that should be cleared. The following procedures are used: a. Both shooters approach the T-shaped intersection together, pieing their individual…

…Squad positions within the built-up area may be separated by rooms within buildings or be deployed in different buildings. Squad positions must be mutually supporting and allow for overlapping sectors of fire (Figure 3-8…

…On urbanized terrain, buildings provide excellent cover and concealment to the enemy while limiting friendly observation and targeting efforts. Targets are generally exposed for brief periods of time and are often in close proximity to friendly…

…The commander places platoons in a small group of buildings where each platoon leader establishes mutually supporting squad-sized positions. This positioning increases the area that the rifle platoon can control and hampers the enemy’s…

…During cooperation, air component targeting efforts can include building joint capability and capacity through supporting joint exercises or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Within competition below armed conflict, the focus shifts to deterring adversaries and…

…deployment operations provide the JFC and subordinate components a more flexible operational environment to efficiently and effectively build combat power, train, rehearse, acclimate, and otherwise establish the conditions for successful combat operations. In unopposed entry, JFCs…

…TARGETING RESPONSIBILITIES DURING FORMAL PLANNING Targeteers and other planners should keep the foregoing effects-based concepts in mind while building formal plans and conducting ongoing deliberate targeting once operations begin. Targeting supports every form of employment…

…Positioning of mortars behind buildings greatly enhances survivability. Displacement is often executed by section. Mortars are usually not placed on top of buildings because the location lacks cover and concealment and recoil/concussion could collapse roofs…

…The COCs are the facilities (buildings, vehicles, or tents) used by the commander or staff at each echelon to plan, direct, control, and coordinate operations. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 2-13 Figure 2-5. Tactical…

…A significant amount of time is required for clearing buildings, blocks, or axes of advance. Marines tire more quickly when clearing buildings because of stress and additional physical exertion. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 2-7

…Emplacement of Antitank Mines When moving through a building, Marines must not pick up anything—food, valuables, enemy weapons, or other items. Such items could be rigged with pressure devices that explode when they are moved…

…Seize and clear the buildings overlooking the traffic circle or major intersection under cover of direct-fire weapons. Secure the flanks against enemy attack. Consolidate and prepare for counterattack. 2305. Seizure of Key Terrain. The seizure…