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…The following discussion and series of figures will focus on the two-person clearing team in the conduct of clearing a room. The covering team is positioned by the assault element leader to provide security as…

…Special Assault Teams. In these battle studies, “shock units” or “special assault teams” have been used by attackers (and often by defenders) with great success. These organizations were characterized by the integration of combined arms at…

…There should be at least two squads or fire teams to conduct a double column. The two squads or fire teams move down the sides of the street using the walls of the buildings for cover…

…FORWARD SECURITY POINT PERSON LEAD FIRE TEAM COVER PERSON FLANK SECURITY ALLEY OVERLAPPING SECTORS OF FIRE COVER WINDOWS, DOORS, ALLEYS, ETC., FROM GROUND LEVEL TO UPPER FLOORS. STREET FLANK SECURITY SECOND FIRE TEAM WEAPONS AT TACTICAL…

…Three-Marine Clearing Team (Stacked) b. Four Marines Clearing a Room. When four Marines (entire assault element) are used to clear a room, outside security should be established by another assault element. (If outside security cannot…

…The covering team can then be called forward to provide security while the clearing team clears one end of the hallway and associated rooms. The clearing team then clears the other end of the hallway. Figure…

…The squads and three fire teams have now crossed the intersection, and the fire teams have rotated (Figure A-75). This rotation is convenient because it alternates the lead units, who may quickly become fatigued during…

…STREET FLANK SECURITY WEAPONS AT TACTICAL ALERT, OR READY CARRY. (BASED ON SAFETY AND ENEMY CONTACT) ALLEY REAR SECURITY 3RD FIRE TEAM 1ST FIRE TEAM 2ND FIRE TEAM BUILDING Figure A-69. Advancing/Patrolling Along an…

…The clearing team continues clearing the room as discussed in Paragraph 19. Figure A-43. Entering Through a Mousehole 23. Clearing an L-Shaped Hallway. After entering a room or building, the clearing team may encounter…

…Covering Team Members Used To Support Clearing of a Room a. Three Marines Clearing a Room. Clearing a room with three Marines involves the same procedures used by the aforementioned two-person clearing team, with a…

…The squad leader tasks one fire team with providing forward security. One fire team follows in support, and one fire team provides rear security (Figure E-3). The squad leader moves directly behind the point person…

…The covering team will move first to establish security on the far side. Their movement is protected by the fire of the clearing team. Once the covering team is in position, they provide cover as the…

…The middle (2nd) fire teams provide mutually supporting flank and rear security. On order, the rear (3rd) fire teams move forward, cross the intersection, and assume the lead (1st) fire teams’ forward security mission. Military Operations…