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…For the purpose of this publication, the rifle company is a task-organized and/or reinforced unit. Assigned missions are normally part of a larger battalion operation. 3301. Defense of a Village. Once the commander has…

…If effective fields of fire are available, a unit can occupy a few key positions within the strip to create an effective defense. (Figures 3-2A and 3-2B). 3 Towns and Cities. When a small…

…Leaders can use Table I-1 to determine how to defend or attack a certain building given the unit’s available weapons systems. Type of Construction Building Material Height (Stories) Average Wall Thickness (cm) Mass Stone…

…The platoon or squad leaders move where they can best control their units. If a squad is conducting the advance/patrol along the street, the trail fire team is never split. (a) Sectors of Responsibility. Every…

…A constant concern to units conducting a subterranean patrol is chemical defense. Enemy chemical agents used in tunnels may be suddenly encountered in dense concentrations with little dispersion. The point person should carry an automatic chemical…

…Seizing an objective in urbanized terrain requires detailed planning, coordination, decentralized command and contol, and small-unit execution. It is a continuation of the assault until all mission requirements are met. MCWP 3-35.3 2…

…Supporting fire prevents the enemy from reinforcing units on the far bank. Enemy positions that can fire directly onto the bridge should be destroyed first. The company’s forward observer (FO) should plan artillery and mortar…

…US military forces participate in three basic types of FHA operations—those coordinated by the UN, those where the United States acts in concert with other multinational forces, or those where the United States responds unilaterally…

…If necessary, units are dropped off to assume blocking positions and await follow-on clearing forces. Once the objective is seized or linkup is accomplished, the battalion establishes a perimeter defense. The companies seize buildings around…

…OPERATION JOINT ENDEAVOR Beginning in December 1995, US and allied nations deployed peace operations forces to Bosnia in support of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. Task Force EAGLE, comprised of 20,000 American soldiers (primarily from the 1st…

…and Demolitions 7-98 Operations in a Low-Intensity Conflict 9-15 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service and Unit Operations 20-32 Mine/Countermine Operations 21-75 Combat Skills of the Soldier 3-30 Grenades and Pyrotechnic…

…Targeting occurs from the combatant command (CCMD) level to the tactical unit level. Across this organizational span, the USAF focuses on various issues within and outside the targeting cycle, including intelligence gathering, target planning, target materials…

…DOD units under USCG control and conducting law enforcement support operations or maritime HS support operations will follow the USCG use of force policy, Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M16247.1, US Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Manual…