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TOPIC: Clearing Multi-story Buildings.

DISCUSSION: Doctrine dictates that multi-story buildings should be cleared from the top down. But in a builtup area of modern cities, rooftops often become death traps because of their exposure to taller buildings. As units assemble on a roof prior to entering a building, they can become easy targets for a sniper firing from another building which may be only a few feet away.

LESSON(s):

• Treat rooftops as danger areas.

• Maintain dispersion and cover while on rooftops. Designate weapon systems to provide covering and suppressive fire if needed.

• Expect the possibility that one sniper might be luring soldiers into the sights of another sniper in a nearby building.

• Don't let your counter-sniper drills lead you into another sniper's kill zone. Vary your counter-sniper tactics.

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