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…a professional NCO corps. Additionally, Russian forces lacked some 12,000 platoon leaders when the intervention began. This had a crippling effect on small unit operations. (6) Russian inability to isolate Chechnya/Grozny allowed a constant…

…hole in heavy-clad framed buildings. Their floor plans are normally oriented around a stairway or elevator. this must be secured during clearing (Figure C-9). The interior walls of these buildings can be breached, although…

…Even though this rate decreases during succeeding days, consumption remains high. Leaders should plan to meet these high consumption rates. The plan must include how ammunition and demolitions are to be moved forward to the companies…

…For this reason, it is important that the forces land on or near the objective. Such a force may be isolated for a time pending linkup with ground forces. (b) Helicopters may be used for tactical…

…forces to fight everywhere and so must focus on the enemy and concentrate resources to decisive ends. This may involve making conscious decisions to accept risk at some place or time and to seize opportunities at…

…I-17). The basic principle governing building shape is that rooms normally have access to outside light. This principle helps Marines to analyze and determine the floor plans of large buildings. 4. Residential Areas. The two…

…Added to this is the masking of fires caused by rubble and manmade structures. Targets, even at close range, tend to be indistinct. f. Urban fighting often leads to confused melees with several small units attacking…

…For this reason, if a grenade is thrown, it should be thrown underhand to reduce the risk of it bouncing back and rolling down the stairs. A nonverbal or, as appropriate, voice alert is used when…

…For this reason, if a grenade is thrown, it should be thrown underhand to reduce the risk of it bouncing back and rolling down the stairs. A nonverbal or, as appropriate, voice alert is used when…

…When detonated, this normally blows a hole large enough for a person to go through. The amounts of TNT and C4 required to breach concrete are shown in Table F-2. c. Mouseholes provide the safest…

…mined is extremely difficult and dangerous. Therefore, such areas should be considered “no go” areas for infantry. This factor must be carefully considered when planning and authorizing the placement of mines. (See Table F-1 for…

…unit leadership. Weather factors include: (a) Precipitation. Rain or melting snow may flood basements and subway systems. This is especially true when automatic pumping facilities that normally handle rising water are deprived of power. Flooding makes…

…of this appendix.) Figure A-34. Clearing a Room f. Both shooters then establish a dominant position in the room one step away from the wall and two steps into the room and clear the room…

…For this reason, a room should never be considered safe just because one or two grenades have been detonated inside. Fragmentation grenades detonated on the floor not only throw fragments laterally, but also send fragments and…

…Ultimately, this can result in higher tempo in the execution of the plan. Once an estimate of the situation (using METT-T) has been conducted, planning for offensive operations can proceed. It is important to remember…

…For this reason, it is the preferred hand grenade for use during offensive operations in a MOUT environment. The grenade produces severe concussion effects in enclosed areas. It can be used for light blasting and demolitions…

…From this point, Shooter Number One ascends the stairs, moving backward while covering behind and above. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain A - 39

…road. Similarly, the company may have to reconnoiter such a route to prepare for a battalion attack. This type of mission can best be accomplished by a mechanized company with appropriate attachments. (Figure 2-18 on…

…Radios are often unreliable in this environment. Marines (especially the point person, squad leader, engineer, and fire team leaders) should be equipped with night vision devices to maintain surveillance within the sewer. Thermal night devices are…

…maps are designed or modified to provide information that is not covered on a standard military map. This may include maps of road and bridge networks, railroads, built-up areas, and electric power fields. Special maps…