INRODUCTION
GAIN ATTENTION
PURPOSE
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.3.4
8541.3.9
MISSION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.1.1.18
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Without the aid of references the student will understand the fundamentals of urban infiltration and exfiltration.
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Know the four urban infiltration and exfiltration considerations.
2. Know the 14 movement techniques when operating in an urban area.
3. Know the three building entry considerations.
4. METHOD AND MEDIA
5. This period of instruction will be taught through lecture.
TESTING
This period of instruction will be evaluated through practical application.
TRANSITION
BODY
1. Urban Infiltration and Exfiltration Considerations
One method is infiltration into the outskirts of a urban area. The outskirts may be lightly defended (For example: Security elements manning antitank positions on principle avenues of approach or blocking positions to key urban terrain).
a. As part of a larger force, the sniper moves by stealth along secondary avenues using the cover and concealment of back alleys and avoiding enemy positions. Sniper teams may also infiltrate into the urban area after the initial force has seized a foothold.
b. Mortar and artillery fire may be used to attract the enemy's attention and cover the sound of infiltrating troops. Infiltration should be done when visibility is poor and through areas that contain few civilians if possible
c. Sniper teams may also infiltrate into a city as part of a larger force during heli-borne operations.
d. During exfiltration, extreme care must be taken to avoid detection. As in infiltration, stealth and use of all available cover and concealment must be used when leaving the sniper position. Exfiltration should be performed during hours of darkness or reduced visibility to avoid detection.
2. Movement Techniques in Urban Terrain
Movement techniques in an urban area must practiced until they become second nature. To minimize exposure to enemy fire, the urban sniper must move using the following criteria:
a. Do not silhouette, keep low at all times.
b. Avoid open areas such as streets, alleys and parks.
c. Select the next covered position before moving.
d. Conceal movement by using buildings, rubble, foliage, smoke or limited/reduced visibility.
e. Advance rapidly from one position to another, but not so rapidly to create dust clouds or noise.
f. Do not mask covering fire.
g. Remain alert, ready for the unexpected.
h. When crossing a wall, reconnoiter the other side then roll over the wall keeping a low silhouette.
i. Corners are dangerous, the area around a corner must be observed before the sniper moves beyond it. The most common mistake that a sniper makes at a corner is allowing his weapon to extend beyond the corner, exposing his position ("flagging").
j. When moving past windows stay below the window level so as not to silhouette. Hug the side of the building so as to force an enemy gunner to expose himself in order to engage the sniper.
k. When moving past basement windows stay close to the wall and step or jump over the window to avoid exposing your legs.
l. Doorways should not be used as entrances or exits unless absolutely necessary. If a sniper must use a doorway as an exit, he should move quickly through it to the next covered position, staying as low as possible to avoid silhouetting himself.
m. Move parallel to buildings when the interiors cannot be used as a route of advance. Stay in the shadows, present a low silhouette and move rapidly to the next position.
n. When open areas cannot be avoided, employ a distraction or use limited visibility to conceal movement. Cross the open area at the shortest distance between two points.
1) Before moving from one position to another, a sniper should make a visual reconnaissance and select the position that will give the best cover and concealment. At the same time, he should select the route to that position. Take care to use existing cover and concealment. Additionally, another sniper team should mutually support you movement.
2) The sniper team should not move together when crossing from one building to another or across an open area.
3. Building Entry Techniques
4. When entering a building, a sniper may have to enter by means other than doorways or to reach upper levels by means other than stairs.
5. Various means, such as ladders, drainpipes, vines, helicopters or roofs and windows of adjoining buildings may be used to reach the top floor or roof of a building. A sniper may use the following aids and methods to accomplish this:
a. Other techniques include the two-man lift, supported and unsupported; the two-man lift with heels raised; the one-man lift; the two-man pull; and individual climbing techniques.
b. Equipment includes ladders or grappling hooks with knotted ropes. By attaching a grappling hook to the end of a scaling rope, a sniper can scale a wall, swing from one building to another, or gain entry to an upstairs window.
c. Rappelling is a combat technique that snipers can use to descend from the roof of a tall building to other levels or to a lower window.
QUESTIONS
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