Urban Warfare

Umer Khan, Scott Romaniuk

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Abstract

In future, US forces may engage in urban warfare with not only irregular forces but also some regular and well-organized forces. In such a case, US and NATO forces might have to engage in urban warfare against Russians to preclude a fait accompli and cost-effective success. In 2006, the term Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) was replaced by Urban Operations (UO). Complexity of modern cities/metropolises have been identified as a major concern in recent engagements. According to US Army Field Manual, insurgents will pose asymmetrical threat in urban warfare – a threat that uses dissimilar weapons or force to offset US superior military force and technological advantage. In urban warfare, militaries face various challenges like problematic communications, poor command and control, and difficult target acquisition. The changing nature of threat calls for understanding urban warfare even better. Modern adversary will stage urban warfare in alliance with enemies within to discredit American role in international politics.







Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Handbook of Homeland Security
EditorsScott N. Romaniuk, Martin Scott Catino, C. Augustus Martin
Place of PublicationBoca Raton, Fl.
PublisherCRC Press
Chapter64
Pages477-488
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781315144511
ISBN (Print)9781032362632 , 9781138501720
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2023

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  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Intelligence Community

    Haughton, S. A. & Romaniuk, S., 7 Jul 2023, The Handbook of Homeland Security. Romaniuk, S. N., Catino, M. S. & Martin, C. A. (eds.). Boca Raton, Fl. : CRC Press, p. 19-24 6 p.

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  • Civil Liberties and Homeland Security

    Haughton, S. A. & Romaniuk, S., 7 Jul 2023, The Handbook of Homeland Security. Romaniuk, S. N., Catino, M. S. & Martin, C. A. (eds.). Boca Raton, Fl. : CRC Press, p. 525-531 7 p.

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  • Cryptocurrencies

    Romaniuk, S. & Lorenzo, R., 7 Jul 2023, The Handbook of Homeland Security. Romaniuk, S. N., Catino, M. S. & Martin, C. A. (eds.). Boca Raton, Fl. : CRC Press, p. 181-186 5 p.

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  • Cybercrime, National Security, and Internet Governance

    Romaniuk, S. & Hattiangady, P., 7 Jul 2023, The Handbook of Homeland Security. Romaniuk, S. N., Catino, M. S. & Martin, C. A. (eds.). Boca Raton, Fl. : CRC Press, p. 211-230 20 p.

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  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

    Haughton, S. A. & Romaniuk, S., 7 Jul 2023, The Handbook of Homeland Security. Romaniuk, S. N., Catino, M. S. & Martin, C. A. (eds.). Boca Raton, Fl. : CRC Press, p. 39-44 6 p.

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