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Figure F-7. Claymore Mine Used To Cover Dead Space of Automatic Weapons (3) Claymore mines can be used in several ways in the offense. For example, if friendly forces are advancing on a city, claymore…

of entry are applied as discussed earlier in the appendix; however, speed of action is essential. Once inside, Marines quickly scan the area and engage any threat. If no threat is present, the Marines acquire the…

…Overall, poor Russian combat performance could be traced to a lack of training in fundamental military skills, a situation that was then exacerbated by an additional lack of training in specific urban combat skills. Individual skills…

…CA and PSYOP may offer the possibility of victory without the destruction, suffering, and horror of protracted urban conflict. (1) CA activities are activities performed by commanders, staffs, department of defense elements and units, and foreign…

…To counter this vulnerability, friendly attack helicopters Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 2-17

The outskirts of a town may not be strongly defended. The town’s defenders may have only a series of antiarmor positions, security elements on the principal approach, or positions blocking the approaches to key features…

(3) Heavy-Clad Framed Buildings. Tanks can be used to breach a hole in heavy-clad framed buildings. Their floor plans are normally oriented around a stairway or elevator. this must be secured during clearing (Figure…

…Field commanders must be prepared to assume an adequate NBC defensive posture when engaged in urban fighting. 1. Protection From Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons. Generally, the lowest floor or basement of a reinforced concrete or…

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Figure A-9. Correct Technique for Observing Around a Corner 6. Movement Past Windows. Windows present another hazard to Marines. The most common mistake made when passing a window is exposing the head to enemy observation…

…The combat operations center continually monitors, records, and supervises operations in the name of the commander and includes the Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain K - 3 II. Definitions

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…military operations on urbanized terrain MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . military police MPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maritime prepositioning force MULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . modular universal laser equipment NBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nuclear, biological, and chemical NCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Command Authorities NCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . naval construction force NEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . naval expeditionary force NEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noncombatant…

…No matter what method is used to open the Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain A - 31

…Close combat is the predominant characteristic of urban engagements. Marine riflemen must be able to hit small, fleeting targets from bunker apertures, windows, and loopholes. This requires pinpoint accuracy with weapons fired in the semiautomatic mode…

Figure A-30. Shooting the Door Open Marines can also use an ax or demolitions if they are available. As a last resort, Marines can kick the door open with a front kick (Figure A-31…

…Building Weapon From Gunner’s Position Looking Out Inside the Room From Outside at a Distance Masonry LAW Dragon None Slight Moderate Moderate Slight smoke Small flash Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain B - 13

…Such coordination can prove particularly useful during stability operations and other circumstances where air played primarily a supporting role, but can be beneficial during major combat operations as well, especially during urban operations or other similar…

Figure C-5. Entering a Brick Building Figure C-6. Brick Houses Have Similar Floor Plans To clear from building to building, the best method is to move from rooftop to rooftop because the roofs of…

Figure A-46. Clearing an L-Shaped Hallway (Continued) 24. Clearing a T-Shaped Hallway. After entering a room or building, the clearing team may find a T-shaped hallway that should be cleared. The following…