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…Common wisdom in organizations is “the more connections, the better.” This is not always so. What really matters is where those connections lead and how they connect the otherwise unconnected. If a node has many ties…

…Civilians can also be forced to help evacuate and care for military wounded, as long as doing so does not involve any physical danger. Prohibited forced labor include digging entrenchments, constructing fortifications, transporting supplies or ammunition…

…Remember, this category of radio is designed to be installed in a vehicle, so almost all options for powering these radios revolve around the use of 12v batteries. Almost all solutions for such are homebrew, with…

…The commander positions himself/herself so that he/she can control the action. In an urban environment, this can be more difficult because of the close nature of fighting, prolific obstacles, poor visibility, and difficulty in…

…Buildings contain many areas and items that are potential hiding places for boobytraps, for example, doors, windows, telephones, stairs, books, canteens, and so on. F - 10 MCWP 3-35 .3

…In areas of semi-detached construction, where observation and movement are less restricted, boundaries should be established parallel to alleys or streets so that both sides of a street will be in a single sector. Where…

…Assessment of results at the tactical level helps commanders determine operational and strategic progress, so JFCs must have a

…Commanders concentrate an attack by reinforcing select subordinate units so they can execute the attack and, if necessary, maintain the existing defense. Commanders can also adjust the defensive boundaries of subordinate units so entire units can…

…This detail, combined with the outrageous expenses of HF radio equipment has resulted in severe elitism over the years; so much so that very few people want to openly explain things. This is why many ham…

…There are only so many hours in the day, and if a person has to spend a lot of time establishing even the most basic comms links (and assuming risk doing so), this is time lost…

…Issuing drivers and vehicle commanders night vision devices so that the vehicles going to and from logistic release points do not require illumination (This also prevents the enemy from acquiring resupply locations by following vehicles with…

…Marines must be well-dispersed so that if a boobytrap explodes, the number of casualties will be few. Many different types of mines and boobytraps could be encountered during combat in built-up areas (Figure F…

… The protection warfighting function is the related tasks and systems that preserve the force so the commander can apply maximum combat power to accomplish the mission (ADP 3-0). The successful execution of operations requires…

…Some modes are more efficient and faster than others, so understanding each modulation method is helpful. 3 - Some “receive-only” consumer electronics contain Bluetooth and WiFi emitters. This should be factored in and turned OFF during…

…COMMON OPERATING PRECEPT Avoid combining capabilities where doing so adds complexity without compensating advantage.

…The one with the fewer number of moving parts, so to speak, is most likely to be correct. The idea is always to cut out extra unnecessary bits, hence the name "razor." An example will help…

…Joint SOF C2 elements are provided to conduct a specific SO or prosecute SO in support of a joint campaign or operation. SO commanders also provide liaison to component commands to integrate, coordinate, and deconflict SOF…

…In Europe, brick buildings are commonly covered with a stucco veneer so that bricks do not show (Figure I-2). One of the most common uses of brick buildings is the small store. These buildings are…

…Clear the buildings on the far bank that dominate the bridge Secure a perimeter around the bridge so that the engineers can clear obstacles or remove demolitions from the bridge. MCWP 3-35 .3 2-34

…He/She should climb with his/her weapon slung over the firing shoulder so that he/she may quickly bring it to a firing position. He/She should clear the lower room with a hand grenade…