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…offer the quickest method to gain access to the upper levels of a building (Figure A-19). Units can get ladders from local civilians or stores or obtain material to build ladders through supply channels. If…

…Because of the high rate of expenditure of grenades, units should use assault packs to carry additional grenades of all types. Additional grenades can also be carried in empty ammunition or canteen pouches. 9. 25-mm…

…In these battle studies, “shock units” or “special assault teams” have been used by attackers (and often by defenders) with great success. These organizations were characterized by the integration of combined arms at the battalion level…

…In the past two decades, MAGTFs ranging in size from MEFs (Saudi Arabia, Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Somalia, Restore Hope) through Marine expeditionary units (MEUs) (Beirut, Lebanon; Grenada, Urgent Fury; Somalia, Eastern Exit and Restore Hope…

…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…

…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…

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…

…Instructors travel to bases to conduct training, instead of requiring students to travel to Goodfellow AFB Initial Qualification Training (IQT) The Air Force has established a formal training unit for IQT of those filling CAOC positions…

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…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…