SPMAGTF(X) MOUT Training Program of Instruction

The Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Experimental (X) MOUT Training Program of Instruction (POI) incorporates lessons learned, doctrine, and tactics, techniques and procedures from various sources applied to close terrain and the urban environment. It is an ongoing effort to support the Urban Warrior experimentation. It is intended to be a user friendly, easy reference guide for use in a unit training program.

The MOUT Training POI is divided into sections to assist in planning, training, and executing both unit training as well as preparation for operational contingencies. The MOUT Homepage is manually typing and posting each section. Upon completion of an individual section or subsection it will be posted and linked from the table of contents below.

As time permits, the MOUT Homepage will provide Hot Links to Internet sites that can provide further insight on the issues and concepts discussed in the SPMAGTF(X) POI. MOUT Homepage Hot Links can be found at the bottom of each section of the POI.

MOUT Homepage visitors are encouraged to forward recommended changes, updates, or improvements. The MOUT Homepage will forward them along to the SPMAGTF(X). Keep in mind that this MOUT Training POI's intended audience is the small unit leader. Any lesson learned; or suggestion on tactics, techniques and procedures; that can enable this young combat Marine to succeed in a very difficult environment would be greatly appreciated and welcomed. In addition, feel free to use the MOUT Forum to post questions or make comments concerning urban operations. General MOUT comments and lessons learned, as well as comments concerning the MOUT POI can be found at the MOUT Homepage Comments Site

MOUT TRAINING POI TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I: Administrative Notes

1 - General Information
2 - Summary
3 - Concept Cards
4 - Suggested Training Schedule
5 - Support Requirements
6 - Standing Rules of Engagement (SROE)
6a - SROE and Supplemental ROE Examples
7 - Common Mistakes in MOUT

Section II: Basic Skills

1 - Introduction to MOUT
2 - Introduction to Security Operations
3 - The Terrorist Threat
4 - Introduction to Intelligence
4a - Exploitation of Captured Documents and Materials
4b - Reporting
4c - Observation and Description
4d - Screening Operations and Checkpoints
4e - Elicitation Techniques
4f - Neuro-Linguistic Principals
4g - Fundamentals of Questioning
4h - Prisoner of War Handling
5 - Task Organization and Movement Techniques
6 - Assault Techniques
7 - Clearing Techniques
8 - Subterranean Patrols
9 - Building Construction and Weapon Effects
10 - Propping
11 - Building Fortification
12 - Booby Traps and Mine Awareness
13 - Engineers in MOUT
14 - Mechanized Operations in Urban Terrain
14a - Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) in Urban Terrain
14b - Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV) Operations in Urban Terrain
14c - Tank Operations in Urban Terrain
14d - Tank Operations in Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
15 - Patrol Base Operations
16 - Dismounted Urban Patrolling
17 - Mounted Urban Patrolling
18 - Humanitarian Assistance
19 - Civil Disturbances
20 - Improvised Explosive Devices
21 - Checkpoint Operations
22 - Search Operations
23 - Minor Aggression
24 - Mortars in Urban Terrain
25 - Machine-guns in Urban Terrain
26 - Medical Considerations in an Urban Environment
27 - The Urban Confidence Course