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Systematic Clearance

3. Execution

a. Concept of Operation:

(1) Maneuver. TF atks with Tm A initially securing Bldgs 1110 and 1112; on order TF (-) crosses the LD with Tm C attacking on the left to clear zone and secure Bldgs UU1 and T3, Tm A on the right clears zone and secure Bldgs SS2 and R1; Tm B and Tm TANK, reserves, follow Tm A and Tm C respectively.
(2) Fires. 155m prep on Bldgs SS2, UU1, T3, R1, and S1 to be fired on order; smoke and WP planned on Bldg SS2. Priority of fires to Tm A initially.
 b. Tm A:
(1) Be prep to seize or assist in seizure of Bldgs UU1, S1, and V1.
(2) Spt T C mvmnt into Block KK by fire from Bldg II12.
(3) Clear Bldg SS2 with minimal damage.
(4) Be prep to spt continuation of atk of Co B from vic Bldg SS2.
(5) On order secure west wide of bridges.
 c. Tm C:
(1) Spt Tm A seizure of TF foothold from vic bldg on 4th Ave.
(2) Be prep to spt seizure of west side of bridges by fire from Block T.
(3) Assist engineers in checking railroad bridge for explosives.
 d. Sct Plt:
(1) Make coordination with TF 2-4 Armor for passage of lines.
(2) Inspect entrances/exits of manholes to underground sewer system in our zone.
(3) Be prep to screen TF right flank from rear of Tm A to LD.
 e. Alt Plt: GS; init loc vic tall bldgs on 10th; displace to Bldgs R1 and T3 on order.
f. Hv Mort Plt: GS; init vic Marshall Junior High School; displaces fwd on order
g. Redeye Sec: GS, priority to CP, Cbt Tns, Tm A, and Tm C.
h. Reserves:
(1) Co B.
(a) Be prep to spt atk of Tm A during seizure of foothold.
(b) Be prep to pass thru Tm A vic Broadway and seize Bldgs R1 and S1.
(c) Cont atk to secure west and of bridges on order.
(d) Be prep to assist in seizure and clearance of Bldg SS2.
 (2) Tm TANK.
(a) Be prep to assume msm to Tm C.
(b) On order assist Sct Plt in clearing underground psg in zone.
(c) Maintain contact with Tm C and occupy most recently cleared blocks.
 i. Coordinating Instructions:
(1) TF controls 8th and 10th Streets.
(2) Tm A has control of 9th Street.
(3) Report crossing all streets and/or phaselines.
(4) MOPP Status is I.
(5) Wpns Tight.

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