Fm 31 28 Fouo Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat 1 December 1999 25 ((install)) Jun 2026

As described in the manual's framework and the associated course, several specialized skill sets are prioritized: Breaching Operations : Detailed instruction on both mechanical and explosive breaching to gain entry into fortified structures. Infiltration Methods

SF teams operating in urban environments may use a variety of specialized equipment, including: As described in the manual's framework and the

In the late 1990s, the U.S. Army Special Forces recognized that future battlefields would be dense, chaotic megacities. Conventional doctrine at the time emphasized the destruction of buildings via heavy armor and artillery. However, Special Forces operational detachments needed a precise, surgical method to rescue hostages, capture high-value targets, and clear complex structures without flattening entire blocks. including: In the late 1990s