Breaching Field Guide - Us Marine Corps

At a glance..

The purpose of this manual is to provide commanders at all levels with the fundamentals for conducting breaching operations.

The details..

MCWP 3-17.3, Breaching is an update of FMFM 13-7 MAGTF Breaching Operations published by the proponent MCES Camp Lejeune NC which provides information on current equipment and capabilities to assist commanders assigned a mission to breach an obstacle system.

The book covers topics such as applying breaching fundamentals; intelligence; planning; implications of OMFTS & STOM; Amphibious Breach environment & movement ; Hasty Breach purpose & planning ; Deliberate Breach purpose & planning etc .

It also includes chapters discussing Contingency Equipment for Operations Ashore ; Navy MCM and Amphibious Breaching Equipment ; Marine Corps' own set ofBreach Lane Marking Systems used for operations ashore in different environments like Cold Weather or Jungle or Desert or Mountain etc.

Glossary section helps readers understand terms related to this field while References section lists publications that may be useful when reading about these concepts.

This book provides comprehensive knowledge on how to plan and execute a successful breaching operation from start till finish making it invaluable resource material for military personnel who are involved in similar tasks