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…A 155-mm round can penetrate 36 inches of concrete at ranges up to 2,200 meters. Restrictions may be placed on the type of ammunition used in order to reduce rubbling on friendly avenues of…

…Even if the round or burst misses, enough flaming material enters the position to cause casualties and disrupt the enemy occupants. The M34 WP grenade is difficult to throw far or into a small opening such…

…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…

a high-explosive antitank (HEAT) round become casualties. Other soldiers inside a fortification could be deafened, dazed, or shocked but could eventually return to action. (1) AT4. The AT4 is heavier than the LAW and has…

…Every fourth or fifth artillery or mortar round was either smoke or WP. WP also had a toxic effect, easily penetrating Chechen protective masks. (3) The Chechens effectively used RPGs against helicopters. The Chechens made effect…

…Equipment stowed (except hot loop and WMD alarms) Precombat checks complete All personnel alert and mounted in vehicles; weapons manned and charged, round in chamber, weapon on safe. (NOTE: Depending on tactical situation and orders from…

…The enclosed nature of combat in built-up areas means that a weapon’s signature effect, such as a muzzle blast or backblast, must be considered, as well as the round’s impact on the target…

…In addition to destroying or weakening structures, the tank’s main gun rounds cause casualties by their explosive effects and by hurling debris throughout the interior of structures. e. NGF, artillery, and mortars should initially use…

…Non-radio-based signals are also needed to round out a comms plan at the local level. Pre-established rally points are also helpful additions to this category. 6 WIRE COMMUNICATE between stationary positions with comm…

…In the offense, illumination rounds should burst above the objective to put enemy troops in the light. Buildings reduce the effectiveness of the illumination by creating shadows. If the illumination is behind the objective, the enemy…

…Artillery rounds delivered by direct fire can be very effective for destroying targets in buildings. When used in this manner, the mobility, flexibility, responsiveness, and survivability of gun crews may be reduced. Artillery used in the…

…Tracers or incendiary rounds should be avoided if the threat of fire exists. (d) Turn off electricity and gas. Both propane and natural gas are explosive. Natural gas is also poisonous and is not filtered out…

…A 45-degree downward firing angle doubles the probability of a first-round hit as compared to a ground-level shot. b. Backblast. Backblast characteristics must be considered when employing all recoilless weapons. During combat in…