…doctrine must be applied to the environment. e. Intelligence is imperative to success in urban warfare. f. Surprise is a combat multiplier. g. Armor, artillery, and aviation are effective at the outer perimeter of built-up…

…Dismounted and manpacked antiarmor weapons should be positioned in buildings and along routes where engagement distances are reduced but where surprise and ambush are ideal. e. Logistics. Just as in the offense, the defense utilizes a…

…This enhances security and prevents surprise by keeping constant and unrelenting pressure on the enemy. Some of the considerations for sniper employment include: (1) As the “eyes” of a commander, a sniper increases the commander’s…

…A nonverbal alert may ensure that the enemy is surprised when the grenade is thrown. If the situation demands, a voice alert can be used, but the element of surprise may be lost. When or if…

…A nonverbal alert may ensure that the enemy is surprised when the grenade is thrown. If the situation demands, a voice alert can be used, but the element of surprise may be lost. When or if…

…In this case, speed of attack and surprise is critical to capture the objective. Some key intelligence information is required prior to the attack. This would include the number of enemy defending the bridge, their weapons…

…The British 1st Airborne Division made a surprise landing near the Dutch city of Arnhem in order to seize a bridge over the Rhine river for advancing British forces. An unexpected German armor force counterattacked and…

…Prevent enemy infiltration Detect and destroy infiltrators Protect unit at the FEBA from surprise attacks Protect patrols from ambush Screen the flanks and rear of the defensive positions. More detailed information regarding the employment of snipers…

…A nonverbal alert may ensure that the enemy is surprised when the grenade is thrown. If the situation demands, a voice alert can be used, but the element of surprise may be lost. When or if…

…When surprise is employed as a means to overcome other disadvantages, it is important to maintain accurate intelligence. In urban areas, tactical surprise by the attacker can be used to preempt effective defensive preparation of a…

…Operational and tactical surprise complement each other. Operational surprise creates the conditions for successful tactical operations. Tactical surprise can cause an enemy force to hesitate or misjudge a situation, creating operational opportunities. Effective commanders exploit surprise…