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: Strategies for maintaining effective communication while minimizing the risk of detection.
| | Date | Status | Key Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FM 31-28 (FOUO) | 1 Dec 1999 | Obsolete / Superseded | First dedicated SF urban warfare doctrine | | TC 90-1 | 2008 | Obsolete | Added IED cell tactics from Iraq | | TC 18-01 | 2011 | Obsolete | Added direct action raid techniques (Bin Laden era) | | ATP 3-06.1 / MCWP 3-35.3 | 2017+ | Current | Combined arms urban ops; no longer FOUO |
As a document published over two decades ago, some tactics, techniques, and procedures may have been superseded by newer doctrine or advances in technology. However, the foundational principles of urban warfare remain relevant, and this manual can still serve as a valuable resource for understanding the principles of advanced urban combat.