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Appendix H MOUT Under Limited-Visibility Conditions To be successful, leaders must use limited-visibility conditions to their advantage. 1. Advantages. When fighting in built-up areas during night or periods of limited visibility, attacking or…

c. The infantry battalion is most effective when deployed in successive delaying actions. Forces alternately engage the enemy to the maximum extent possible without becoming decisively engaged, then move on order in successive or alternate bounds…

6. Antitank Guided Missiles. ATGMs are used mainly to defeat main battle tanks and other armored combat vehicles. They have a moderate capability against bunkers, buildings, and other fortified targets commonly found during combat in built…

i. Operating in a built-up area presents new considerations. Marines should select numerous alternate positions, particularly when the structure does not provide cover from small-arms fire. They should position their weapons in the shadows…

6. Distribution of Building Types. Certain types of buildings dominate certain parts of a city; this establishes patterns within a city. Analysis of the distribution and nature of these patterns has a direct bearing on military…

15. Scaling Walls A - 18 16. Rappelling A - 19 17. Entry at Lower Levels A - 19 18. Hand Grenades A - 23 Section V. Clearing Techniques 19. Clearing a Room, Door Closed or Open, From Stacked Positions…

Figure A-14. Selection of the Next Position 9. Crossing Open Areas. Open areas such as streets, alleys, and parks should be avoided. They are natural kill zones for enemy crew-served weapons. They can be…

Appendix D Fighting Positions A critical defensive task in combat in built-up areas is the selection and preparation of fighting positions. 1. Considerations. Leaders should consider the following factors when establishing fighting positions: a. Protection…

Executive Summary xvi JP 3-28 • Urban Search and Rescue Program, and • Defense support to cyberspace incident response. Other DSCA missions include wildland firefighting, oil and hazardous material response, nuclear and radiological incident support, animal and…

Figure A-21. Grappling Hook Thrown at Close Range b. Making sure there is enough rope to reach the target, the Marine should hold the hook and a few coils of rope in the throwing hand…

…IV-4  Urban Search and Rescue Program.......................................................................... IV-6  Defense Support to Cyberspace Incident Response ................................................. IV-6  Other Defense Support of Civil Authorities Missions ............................................. IV-7 CHAPTER V SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING ACTIVITIES …

Figure D-6. Ceiling Reinforcement (g) Unoccupied Rooms. Rooms not required for defense should be blocked with tactical wire, boobytrapped, or both. (2) Upper Floors. Upper floors require the same preparation as ground floors. Windows need…

Section I. Defensive Planning 3-3 3101. Commander's Estimate 3-3 3102. METT-T 3-3 3103. Organizing for a Defense 3-9 3104. Warfighting Functions 3-13 Section II. Infantry Battalion Defense of a…

Figure 3-16. Close-in Tank Limitations at Street and Overhead Levels (3) Assign Target Reference Points and Select Method of Engagement. After selecting the weapons positions, target reference points should be assigned to ensure adequate…

Bunker Dragon TOW None None Slight Slight Moderate flash Moderate smoke Small frame LAW Dragon None None Moderate Severe Moderate Moderate Medium frame LAW Dragon None None Slight Severe Moderate Slight flash Large frame LAW Dragon…

c. A chimney or other protruding structure provides a base from which a sniper position can be prepared. Part of the roofing material is removed to allow the sniper to fire around the chimney. He/She…

Figure A-26. Hand Grenade Thrown Through Window WARNING After throwing the grenade, the Marine should immediately announce, “FRAG OUT,” to indicate that a grenade has been thrown. He/She then takes cover because the grenade…

Figure A-26. Hand Grenade Thrown Through Window WARNING After throwing the grenade, the Marine should immediately announce, “FRAG OUT,” to indicate that a grenade has been thrown. He/She then takes cover because the grenade…

4. Antitank Guided Missile Positions. HMMWVs with ATGMs are employed in areas that maximize their capabilities in the built-up area. Figure D-11 shows mounted and dismounted firing positions. Figure D-11. ATGM Positions a…

c. Infantry often accompany armored vehicles in built-up areas to provide them with close-in protection. Antiarmor weapons should be supported by an effective antipersonnel defense. d. At a planned signal (for example, the detonation…