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…At this point, the Marine covering the rearward movement of the last Marine can assume the rear guard position and move back to the wall as the Marine passes by his/her position (Figure A-70…

…In this method, the two rear-security Marines alternate being the last Marine in the squad. The last Marine in the formation will have his/ her weapon at the ready and will be in the kneeling…

…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 MOUT operations. The…

Section II Infantry Battalion Defense of a Built-Up Area This section addresses some of the missions a task-organized and/or reinforced infantry battalion could be assigned. These missions are normally conducted as part of…

…One method of providing continuous logistics support is to establish a “push system.” Essentially, this system pushes supplies to fighting units without their having to request them. A “push system” should negate the inherent delays of…

…Because large quantities of hand grenades are used when clearing buildings, a continuous supply must be available to forces having this mission within a built-up area. A - 26 MCWP 3-35 .3

…Because large quantities of hand grenades are used when clearing buildings, a continuous supply must be available to forces having this mission within a built-up area. A - 26 MCWP 3-35 .3

…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…