: Techniques for quickly clearing the threshold of a doorway where a team is most vulnerable.
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, including quick-fire and assault-fire techniques specifically adapted for the restricted sightlines of buildings and rubble. Mission Planning : Guidelines for high-value target (HVT) Mission Planning : Guidelines for high-value target (HVT)
Urban combat shortens engagement distances drastically. Traditional rifle tactics fail in narrow corridors. The manual's focus on advanced urban combat techniques
The FM 31-28 FOUNO manual, published on December 1, 1999, is a specialized guide for US military special forces operating in urban environments. The manual's focus on advanced urban combat techniques reflects the growing importance of urban warfare in modern military operations. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the FM 31-28 FOUNO manual, covering its key principles, tactics, and techniques for special forces operating in urban terrain.
Utilizing torches or specialized cutting tools for heavy steel reinforcements.
A 1999 planning document acknowledged this gap, noting that, "Due to the relevancy of urban warfare doctrine for counterguerrilla and stability operations, and for combat in fortified and built-up areas, it is felt that the multiple manual approach would provide a broader exposure of the desired doctrine". This realization led to a flurry of new writing. In December 1999, alongside other drafts for manuals on air operations and pack animals, the Department of the Army listed , as being in production—a title that was soon refined to FM 31-28, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat .