Honing the Keys to the City Refining the United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Force for Urban Ground and Combat Operations

by Glenn, Russell W.; Medby, Jamison Jo; Gerwehr, Scott; Gellert, Fred; O'Donnell, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780833033116
• ISBN10: 0833033115
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-17
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

The U.S. Marine Corps must tailor its reconnaissance tactics in urban environments.

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
Tables	ix
Summary	xi
Acknowledgments	xvii
Glossary	xix
Chapter One INTRODUCTION	1	(10)
Chapter Two SHORTFALLS IN USMC URBAN GROUND COMBAT RECONNAISSANCE	11	(28)
Doctrine	11	(13)
General	11	(6)
Specific Observations	17	(7)
Training	24	(4)
General	24	(1)
Specific Observations	25	(3)
Organizational Structure, Manning, and Personnel Management	28	(3)
General	28	(2)
Specific Observations	30	(1)
Materiel	31	(5)
General	32	(1)
Specific Observations	32	(4)
Miscellaneous Calls for Technological Capabilities	36	(1)
USMC Urban Ground Combat Reconnaissance Shortfalls: Conclusion	36	(3)
Chapter Three URBAN GROUND COMBAT TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES CONSIDERATIONS	39	(52)
The Demands of the Environment	39	(20)
Introduction to the First Theme	39	(6)
Mission-Specific Urban Reconnaissance Adaptation	45	(1)
Urban Reconnaissance Infiltration	46	(7)
Urban Reconnaissance Exfiltration, Escape, or Evasion	53	(3)
Urban Maneuver and Target Engagement	56	(1)
Medical Evacuation and In-Place Medical Treatment of Wounded or Injured	57	(1)
Urban Aviation and Air Defense-Related Tasks	58	(1)
Reconnaissance as a System and Subsystem	59	(13)
Introduction to the Second Theme	59	(1)
Marine Urban Reconnaissance as a Subsystem	60	(6)
Marine Urban Reconnaissance as a System	66	(6)
Leadership, Training, Structure, and Management in Light of Urban Reconnaissance Challenges	72	(11)
Introduction to the Third Theme	72	(1)
Leadership	72	(2)
Task Organization and Structure	74	(2)
Reports	76	(3)
Personnel Policies	79	(1)
Further Training Implications	79	(3)
Physical and Social Infrastructure	82	(1)
Marine Ground Reconnaissance: Technology and Equipment in the Urban Environment	83	(8)
Introduction to the Fourth Theme	83	(1)
Personal Armament and Basic Load	83	(2)
Vehicles	85	(1)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles	86	(1)
Sensors	87	(1)
Communications	88	(1)
Individual and Miscellaneous Equipment Needs	88	(2)
Equipment and Systems	90	(1)
Chapter Four CONCLUSION	91	(2)
Appendix USMC URBAN GROUND RECONNAISSANCE SHORTFALLS	93	(6)
Bibliography	99