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…Weather extremes coupled with stress and the physical strain of urban combat can be minimized with effective small-unit leadership. Weather factors include: (a) Precipitation. Rain or melting snow may flood basements and subway systems. This…

…Instead, the District of Columbia NG reports to the President of the United States.

…USC, Chapter 15, Insurrection. (a) This law authorizes the President to employ the Armed Forces of the United States, including the NG in federal status, within the US to support a request from a state legislature…

…The commander may decide to bypass upon determination that no substantial threat exists in the built-up area that could affect the unit’s ability to accomplish its mission. (3) Time or Risk Unacceptable. The commander…

…Breaching holes for unit mobility should be about 24 inches (60 centimeters) in diameter. Loopholes should be about 8 inches (20 centimeters) in diameter (Figure B-6). Only the SMAW provides a one-shot wall breaching…

…If the built-up area is too far forward or back in a unit’s defensive sector, is isolated, or is not astride an enemy’s expected avenue of approach, the commander may choose not to…

…if the target reference point can be observed and the observer has clear communications with the firing unit. (3) Fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft can be used to identify targets and adjust supporting arms. H…

…Most potential adversaries have adopted techniques of urban combat from either the United States or the former Soviet Union. Therefore, potential adversaries will build their urban defense to counter the attack of a combined arms force…

Section IX Camouflage To survive and win in combat in built-up areas, a unit should supplement cover and concealment with camouflage. To properly camouflage Marines, carriers, and equipment, Marines should study the surrounding area and…

…The assault element then marks the room according to unit SOP. When moving up or down a staircase, the appropriate team yells, “COMING UP” or “COMING DOWN.” As before, it waits for the response “ALL CLEAR…

…Brigades normally contact the United States Air Force air support operations center or JAGIC as the joint airspace element controlling airspace over a brigade’s AO. 2-41. The division with responsibilities for some airspace tasks…

…Marines for rapid identification. e. Far and near recognition symbols should be coordinated and used properly. f. Units employing close air support must exercise firm control. Failure to do so may lead to the pilot becoming…