URBAN OPERATIONS II – OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS Flashcards
Urban combat also imposes a number of demands that are different from other field conditions such as?
combined arms integration, fires, maneuver, and use of special equipment
Types of Operations are?
- Hasty Attacks
- Deliberate Attack
- Attack on a Building/Fortified Position
- Clearing Operations
- Consolidation/Reorganization
The purpose of the assault element is to?
kill, capture, or force the withdrawal of the enemy from an urban objective
The purpose of the support element is to?
provide any support that may be required by the assault element
The purpose of the security element is to?
isolate without intent from the other buildings, and enabling the assault element to make entry into the objective
The Infantry Platoon will normally conduct offensive tasks as part of a company mission. However, there may be times that the platoon will be required to perform what?
an independent offensive operation in support of the main effort. The commander must receive, analyze, and understand the mission before beginning planning.
RISS stands for?
RECON, ISOLATION, SECURE A FOOTHOLD, and SEIZE THE OBJECTIVE
What are the Eight Steps of Room Clearing?
- Dominate
- Eliminate
- Control through Verbiage
- Search the Dead
- Search the Room
- Search the Living
- Transition
- Mark
what is Cross- Buttonhook Combination Method?
After the grenade explodes, Shooter Number One steps
across the threshold and clears his immediate area. He engages targets from the ready position.
Shooter Number Two follows immediately behind Shooter Number One, buttonhooks, and clears his
area. Of note is that Shooter Number One may see or hear something that causes him to cross instead
of button hook. Shooter Number One is always correct. Shooter Number Two must quickly adapt and
cross or button hook into the area of the room not covered by Shooter Number 1
Phase lines are?
control measures used to report progress or to control the advance of
attacking units. Phase lines should be oriented on readily identifiable terrain features such as principal
streets, rivers, and railroad lines
Checkpoints and Contact points aid in what?
Checkpoints aid in reporting locations and controlling movement.
Contact points are used to designate specific points where units make physical contact. Checkpoints
and contact points are designated by each unit as appropriate for command and control at street
corners, buildings, railway crossings, bridges, or any other easily identifiable feature.
Attack Position and Line of Departure (LD) is what?
A designated attack position may be occupied by forward units for last-minute preparation and coordination. The attack position is often behind or inside the last large building before crossing the LD. The LD should be located on the near side of an open area running perpendicular to the direction of attack, such as a street or rail line
At the small unit level, mortars are most responsive fires and often useful for?
- Isolating the enemy to prevent reinforcement and withdrawal
- Clearing Roof Tops of Enemy
- Providing Obscuration
- Providing Illumination during Limited Visibility
Breaching can be accomplished using what?
explosive, ballistic, thermal, or mechanical methods.
What are 6 Assault Entries?
- Top Level Entry
- Bottom Level Entry
- Vehicle Elevated Entry
- Assisted Lifted Entry
- Ladder Assisted Entry
- Helicopter-Borne Entry
