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Marine Operations on Urbanized Terrain and Military Role in Civil Disturbance Operations
Marine Operations on Urbanized Terrain and Military Role in Civil Disturbance Operations Author:Department of Defense A great value! Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. Marine Operations on Urbanized Terrain: Throughout history, military planners have viewed cities as centers of gravity. As such, in war, cities are something to be either protected or taken away, de... more »pending upon one's perspective the chapters in this manual are: Chapter 1. Modern Urban Warfare Chapter 2. Offense Operations Chapter 3. Defensive Operations Chapter 4. Combat Support Chapter 5. Logistics & Combat Service Support Chapter 6. Noncombatant Considerations in Urban Operations Chapter 7. The Urban Environment & Restrictions to Operations Others Chapters covered: A. Organization for Urban Combat & Fundamental Combat Skills B. Employment & Effects of Weapons C. Attacking & Clearing Buildings D. Fighting Positions E. Subterranean Operations F. Obstacles, Mines, and Demolitions G. Nuclear, Biological, & Chemical Considerations H. MOUT Under Limited-Visibility. Military Role in Civil Disturbance Operations: This manual addresses continental U.S. & outside continental United States civil disturbance operations. U.S. forces are deployed on peacekeeping, peace enforcement, & humanitarian assistance operations worldwide. During these operations, US forces are often faced with unruly & violent crowds intent on disrupting peace & the ability of US forces to maintain peace. Worldwide instability coupled with increasing US military participation in peacekeeping operations requires that US forces have access to the most current doctrine & tactics, techniques, & procedures necessary to quell riots & restore public order. Subjects covered in detail: OPERATIONAL THREATS OF THE CIVIL DISTURBANCE ENVIRONMENT; CONTROL FORCE OPERATIONS; APPREHENSION, SEARCH, & DETENTION; RIOT SHIELD & BATON TECHNIQUES; CIVIL DISTURBANCE FORMATIONS; CIVIL DISTURBANCE OPERATIONS IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; CIVIL DISTURBANCE TRAINING.« less