Accession Number:

ADB006686

Title:

Breaching Walls in Urban Warfare

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Hartle, Anthony E.

Report Date:

1975-06-06

Pagination or Media Count:

94.0

Abstract:

This study attempts to determine if there is a need for a wall- breaching capability in infantry units today. The investigation is focused on an analysis of historical experience, contemporary urban areas, and the capabilities of U.S. Army weapons. Investigation reveals that a distinct need for a wall-breaching capability in infantry units does exist, and that current weapons and equipment readily available to the infantry rifle company are inadequate for this purpose. Further examination reveals that the means of satisfying the requirement are within the capability of current technology.

Descriptors:

• *DEMOLITION
• *GUERRILLA WARFARE
• ANTITANK WEAPONS
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• CIVIL DISTURBANCES
• DOORS
• HIGH EXPLOSIVE AMMUNITION
• HISTORY
• INFANTRY
• MANPORTABLE EQUIPMENT
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• PENETRATION
• PLASTIC BONDED EXPLOSIVES
• RECOILLESS GUNS
• ROCKET LAUNCHERS
• RUPTURE
• SHAPED CHARGE WARHEADS
• STANDOFF
• TACTICAL WEAPONS
• THESES
• THICKNESS
• URBAN AREAS
• WALLS

Subject Categories:

• Unconventional Warfare
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE