ATP 3-06 — Urban Operations {mctp 12-10b} (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-06 governs urban operations across offensive, defensive, stability, and large-scale combat operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-06
- Title: URBAN OPERATIONS {MCTP 12-10B} (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 07/21/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers urban terrain, populations, infrastructure, operational foundations, risks, warfighting functions, and tactical considerations. It presents offensive, defensive, stability, and large-scale combat operations, including tactical enabling tasks and urban operations training.
Topics covered
- Urban terrain
- Urban population
- Urban infrastructure
- Urban offensive operations
- Urban defensive operations
- Urban stability operations
- Warfighting functions
- Large-scale combat operations
Questions and answers
How does urban combat affect tactical planning time?
Urban combat operations compress the time available to think and act at the tactical level. (paragraph 3-88)
What characteristics do commanders consider for a successful urban defense?
Commanders consider the seven general characteristics of a successful defense to regain the initiative from attacking enemy forces: preparation, security, disruption, mass and concentration, maneuver, operations in depth, and flexibility. (paragraph 5-5)
What is infiltration intended to accomplish in urban operations?
Infiltration secures key objectives in the urban area while avoiding unnecessary combat with enemy defensive forces in conditions favorable to them (see figure 4-11 on page 4-18). (paragraph 4-39)
How can returning an urban area to civil control affect civilian views of U.S. forces?
Quickly returning an urban area to capable civil control may cause them to view U.S. forces positively and lend cooperation. (paragraph 4-78)
What is a retrograde in an urban defensive operation?
A retrograde is a defensive task that involves organized movement away from the enemy (ADP 3-90) or any movement or maneuver of a command to the rear, or away from the enemy (USMC Dictionary). (paragraph 5-46)