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…Antiarmor obstacles are mainly restricted to streets and other armored avenues of approach (Figure F-2). e. Some antitank mines may be sited and employed as antihelicopter mines to cover probable HLZs (Figure F-2). Military…

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…Both shooters clear the immediate area and along their respective walls, starting from the nearest respective corner and continuing to the farthest respective corner (Figure A-34). Shooters use the pieing technique to systematically clear the…

When the street is wider, the observer has a better chance to look and fire into the window openings (Figure I-22). Figure I-22. LOS Distances and Angles of Obliquity Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain…

…Armored vehicle positions are selected and developed to obtain the best cover, concealment, observation, and fields of fire while retaining the vehicle’s ability to move. (1) If fields of fire are restricted to streets, hull…

…The number of loopholes should be carefully considered because they can weaken walls and reduce protection. Engineers should be consulted before numerous loopholes are made. Loopholes should be made by punching or drilling holes in walls…

…Scaling Walls. When forced to scale a wall during exposure to enemy fire, all available means of concealment should be used. Smoke and diversionary measures improve the chances of a successful exposed movement. When using smoke…

…The interior walls of these buildings can be breached, although they may require use of demolitions. Figure C-9. Heavy-Clad Framed Buildings (4) Light-Clad Framed Buildings. Light-clad framed buildings (Figure C-10), can…

on the back wall. Because these shaped-charge rounds lack the wire wrapping of the 40-mm HEDP, they burst into few fragments and are often ineffective casualty producers. (3) Sandbagged emplacements present a different problem…

…Stress causes the projectile to break up, and the resulting fragments are often too small to penetrate. (2) Even with reduced penetration at short ranges, interior walls made of thin wood paneling, sheetrock, or plaster offer…

…Advancing/Patrolling Along an Urban Street (Squad, Double Column) A - 58 MCWP 3-35 .3

…For mechanized forces, narrow streets should be avoided if possible to avoid being trapped. Designated armored vehicles overwatch the squad to its front, keeping watch on the opposite side of the street. While armored vehicle movements…

…This increases the effects of the wind along streets that parallel the wind direction, while cross-streets remain relatively well protected. Wind tunneling can have a negative impact on aviation support within the urbanized area by…

…Getting Lumber From Inside the Walls Figure A-19. Using Ladders To Get to Upper Levels Figure A-20. Getting Lumber From Inside the Walls Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain A - 17

…About 5 pounds of TNT are needed to breach a nonreinforced concrete wall that is 12 inches thick if the explosives are laid next to the wall and are not tamped. If the explosives are tamped…

…Assault elements then breach the roof or common walls with explosives and use ropes to enter the lower floors. Stairs are guarded by a covering team or security force when not in use to protect the…

…Crossing a Wall. Each Marine should learn the correct method of crossing a wall (Figure A-8). After reconnoitering the other side, the Marine quickly rolls over the wall, keeping a low silhouette. The speed of…

…The maneuver force (normally of one squad on narrow streets or two squads on wide streets) moves forward, scouts danger areas, and closes with the enemy. An overwatch force (the remainder of the platoon and its…

…When a platoon or squad is moving along a city street, contact with the enemy could happen at any time, even if the area has been declared secure. If a unit engages or is engaged by…

…However, their wide area coverage and multioption fuzes make them useful against an enemy force advancing through streets, through other open areas, or over rubble. (2) Mortar platoons often operate as separate firing sections during combat…