Might I dare to suggest that the MOUT training might be supplemented with classroom sessions focusing on potential urban obstacles and hazards. Perhaps taking out a map of a local urban area and studying for potential hazards like the underground tanks of a gas station, chlorine tanks at the community swimming pool, radioactive isotopes stored at a local medical center or clinic, etc. how might you spot such hazards in the field, what added prep work might be desirable in the planning phase to cope with possible hazards?
Excellent point! At least one member of this team hadn’t previously considered hazards outside of those being enemy emplaced or UXO. This could pair well with a terrain walk/study of the closest town. ID potential hazards previously and then pull them out for discussion while leading your Marines through observation and discussion.
Might I dare to suggest that the MOUT training might be supplemented with classroom sessions focusing on potential urban obstacles and hazards. Perhaps taking out a map of a local urban area and studying for potential hazards like the underground tanks of a gas station, chlorine tanks at the community swimming pool, radioactive isotopes stored at a local medical center or clinic, etc. how might you spot such hazards in the field, what added prep work might be desirable in the planning phase to cope with possible hazards?
Excellent point! At least one member of this team hadn’t previously considered hazards outside of those being enemy emplaced or UXO. This could pair well with a terrain walk/study of the closest town. ID potential hazards previously and then pull them out for discussion while leading your Marines through observation and discussion.