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…Hitler made major changes in his General Staff, and from this point on in the war, he was a man estranged from his military leadership. The loss of enough men and equipment to field one-fourth…

…Consequently, the Chechen fighters were able to maintain the initiative throughout this period, engaging Russian forces whenever and wherever they chose. Even late in the campaign, Russian intelligence failed to detect Chechen fighters infiltrating Grozny, which…

…Fighting in this environment will be violent, close, and personal. Fighting in villages, towns, and cities are likely to become more frequent for military forces as the United States responds to global crises. Forces will be…

…The rear of this position should be reinforced with sandbags. Figure A-60. Antitank Weapon Firing From a Rooftop k. When selecting firing positions for recoilless weapons and ATGMs, Marines should make maximum use of rubble…

…One or two minutes of work with an entrenching tool, crowbar, or ax can remove this web and allow entry through the breach hole. (c) The .50-caliber machine gun can be fired accurately from the…

…In this case, obstacle planning should consider whether friendly forces require access to the traffic circle. Antiarmor weapons can be employed across the traffic circle if designated fields of fire exist. Tanks can be used to…

…At all levels, successful application of this principle in the urban environment requires flexible and innovative plans and actions. (1) Infantry/Armor Movement. Armored vehicles are vulnerable in built-up areas where streets and alleys provide…

…usually favor the defender. This makes rapid and accurate target acquisition extremely important. d. When a unit is moving and enemy contact is likely, the unit should employ an overwatching element. This principle applies in built…

…To communicate on an effective, continuous basis in the urban environment, commanders must minimize communication limitations imposed by this environment and maximize the advantage of existing civil communications capabilities. b. Radio. Manmade structures will decrease the…

Section V Clearing Techniques This section will discuss basic clearing techniques; however, the fundamentals may have to be modified depending on the various situations and building/room layouts that Marines may encounter. Caution should be taken…

…the operation begins. e. CSS operations located in existing structures should not be visible from a distance. This includes limiting vehicle traffic to an absolute minimum, sealing doors and windows to prevent light leakage, and dispersing…

…end. A small weight attached to the loose end of the string will snag on the tripwire. This allows the lead Marine to easily detect a tripwire (Figure F-11). Marines can also use a flashlight…

…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…

…skill. 2001. Introduction. The Marine Corps' manuever warfare philosophy guides the conduct of offensive operations in MOUT. This warfighting philosophy serves to guide commanders through the development, planning, and execution of missions. A detailed discussion of…

…Industrial parks are good examples of this category (Figure 1-7). Figure 1-7. Outlying Industrial Areas Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 1-7

…Tanks are normally employed in this role during the isolation phase. Tanks also support by fire the assault to seize a foothold and may support attacks to seize objectives within the built-up area. In MOUT…

…When moving in this manner, the maneuver force should employ infantry to lead the column, and supported by AAVs, LAVs, wheeled vehicle-mounted machine guns, or tanks following. b. Marines should move along each side of…

…before detonation. d. Cratering Charges. The standard cratering charge is a 43-pound cylinder of ammonium nitrate. This explosive does not have the shattering effect of bulk TNT or C4. It is more useful in deliberate…

…employed as a platoon. However, sections of armored vehicles may be employed with rifle platoons or squads. This provides the armored vehicles with the close security of the infantry. (9) Employment of Helicopterborne Forces (a) Helicopterborne…

a. Armored Vehicles and antiarmor weapons should be employed where the maneuver room is the greatest. This is usually on key terrain to the flanks of the village. As the security force withdraws and rifle companies…