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Modern Urban Operations Lessons Learned from Urban Operations from 1980 to the Present Asymmetric Warfare Group November 2016 DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is not current doctrine or policy and is not meant to supersede doctrine, commander s guidance, or established unit standard operating procedures. Examine and use the information in light of your mission, the operational environment, the Law of Armed Conflict, and other situational factors. This document does not constitute the provision of additional information or the approval of additional information upon request. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This document may contain copyrighted information. 1 EXCUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Urban warfare is not a new phenomenon. The Army saw Urban combat in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and elsewhere. Starting with World War II, overall armed conflict began to occur around centers with a high population density.
Nov 23, 2016 · operations.9 Airpower (or other standoff, heavy weapons such as artillery) used alone usually requires the complete destruction of urban areas versus seizing and holding terrain to achieve objectives, but this is often strategically counter-productive. Warfare in an urban environment necessitates decentralized, small-unit
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