INTRODUCTION
GAIN ATTENTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this period of instruction is to provide the student with the basic knowledge on constructing a urban hide.
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.3.5
MISSION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.3.2
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Without the aid of references, the student will be able to select, construct, occupy and remain undetected from enemy observation in a urban hide.
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Know the procedures for selecting a urban hide location.
2. Construct a detailed and a hasty hide.
3. Know the materials required to construct an urban hide.
4. Know the planning considerations needed to occupy an urban hide.
5. Know the various methods to remain undetected while occupying an urban hide.
METHOD AND MEDIA
This period of instruction will be taught through lecture aided by the use of prepared sniper hides throughout the MOUT facility.
TESTING
This period of instruction will be evaluated during practical applications.
TRANSITION
BODY
1. Selecting an Urban Hide Location Considerations
a. Enemy Situation
1) Non-permissive.
2) Semi-permissive.
3) Permissive.
b. Friendly Situation
1) External support able to assist.
2) External support not able to assist.
3) Reaction force accessibility.
c. Location of Hostiles
1) Approximate area.
2) Approximate building.
3) Approximate floor.
4) Approximate room.
d. Locations of Possible Hide Sites Around the Objective Area
1) Attic.
2) Crawl space.
3) Room.
4) Warehouse.
5) Business office.
6) Adjacent structures.
7) Maritime crafts.
e. Considerations Upon Selecting Your Hide Site
1) Ease of entry/exit.
2) Field of view to objective.
3) Proximity to the target.
4) Security requirements.
5) Possible counter-surveillance by hostiles.
6) Establish and maintain communications with COC or SRC.
2. Constructing a Detailed Urban Hide
a. As you will not be able to hammer nails into walls, modify walls or in many cases rearrange furniture; you will need to adapt to the urban surroundings in order to construct an urban hide system that will contain all needed gear, conceal you from observation, ensure your observation of the target and security area, and yet not alert hostiles to changes in the surroundings.
1) Windows - Always stay clear from windows while in a hide. If at all possible leave windows exactly as they are and observe around curtains and through blinds. If this is not possible, you may need to adjust either your position or the curtains. If anything associated with the window needs adjusting, ensure that the result looks natural in relation to windows in the surrounding area.
2) Furniture and Equipment - Only rearrange these items if they are out of view from the outside. Enemy forces that are familiar with an urban area will notice ANY item that is out of place. Bottom line - if it can be viewed from the outside - DO NOT rearrange it.
3) Lighting - It is imperative that you control the lighting within your urban hide. If you allow light to filter in from behind, the result may be your position being silhouetted. In the evening hours, if light is needed, ensure that it does not illuminate out of any windows or other openings.
4) Viewing/Firing Around Corners of Buildings - Though not preferred, this method requires the skill of firing from either the left or right handed position. As stated in earlier periods of instruction, the standing position is not acceptable as it has the potential to expose the majority of your body to counter-sniper fire.
5) Viewing/Firing From Behind Walls or Windows - The sniper must not expose himself or his weapon beyond the plane of the opening. Stay back in the shadows, never let the muzzle extend beyond the opening. The Chechen rebel snipers found this a sound tactic when sniping Russian troops in Grozny.
6) Viewing/Firing From Unprepared Loopholes - An unprepared loophole is nothing more than a hole in a wall of a building to fire through. The sniper remains well back from the loophole to prevent muzzle blast from being detected. Ensure that you allow enough space for the round's path to pass through the hole as its limits are located beyond your line of sight.
7) Viewing/Firing From Roof Peaks - A roof peak provides a vantage point for snipers as this position increases his field of vision and the range at which he may engage a target. Consideration must be taken not to silhouette. Use all available concealment, to include chimneys, vents, smokestacks, or any other protruding object.
8) Viewing/Firing From Doorways.
9) Viewing/Firing From Inside Battle Rubble or Trash Debris.
10) Street Level Vents or Barred Windows from Basement.
11) Vents on Attic Level (Side of Houses).
3. Occupying an Urban Hide
a. Observation times and shifts (1 - 2 on/off)
b. Communications and reports (burst and field expedient antennas).
c. Security (booby traps, dead bolts, furniture and weapons).
d. Head calls (where, how and disposal).
e. Food and water (pack in and out).
f. Medical.
g. Evacuation plan.
h. Alert plan.
4. Remaining Undetected While Occupying the Urban Hide
a. Furniture at the window/opening - option to sit at desk appearing to read while observing?
b. Do NOT clean windows.
c. Do NOT sweep up the hide's exterior.
d. Do NOT walk around the neighborhood.
e. Stay away from windows/openings.
f. NO smoking in the hide.
g. NO cooking in the hide.
h. Seal all urine and feces in a bag and do this inside before removing.
i. Radio squelch on low.
j. Voices low.
k. If the surrounding environment permits, use television and radio noise to mask your communication traffic.
5. General Rules and Considerations
a. Make maximum use of available cover and concealment.
b. Avoid silhouetting against light or dark colored backgrounds.
c. Keep exposure time to a minimum.
d. New positions must be carefully selected before occupying.
e. Avoid setting patterns.
f. Do NOT fire from a non-barricaded hide unless it is constructed back in the shadows of a room or other position.
QUESTIONS
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