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Training Better Street Fighting Men
September 8, 2006: The combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has driven home the importance of realistic training. As a result, additional training areas are being built all over the United States. For example, the U.S. Army is building 1,200 acre urban warfare (or MOUT, Military Operations in Urban Terrain) center in Alaska. At least 24 buildings are being built, which will allow an infantry battalion to practice street fighting and clearing buildings of hostiles. Nearby, a live fire range is being built, so that a company at a time can train with live ammunition. Down south in San Diego, the U.S. Marine Corps is building a similar MOUT center.
Both the army and marines have developed new tactics for MOUT battles, and need the specialized training areas to teach the troops how it's done, and to work on improving current tactics, and maintaining skills. One thing that was learned going into Afghanistan, was that you can't have too much practice when it comes to MOUT. It's a tricky business, with ample opportunity for getting ambushed, and for friendly fire losses. You must have well thought out, and combat proven, drills, and the troops must be well practiced in their use.
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