J11 Command Support Unit

RM/584 Doctrine Proposal: Remove MOUT Skills

Rolecard Update Approved Implemented

Rolecard Update - March 5, 2026

Parent item for rolecard changes. Create child items for each specific change so we can review and release them incrementally.

Approved - March 30, 2026

Approved by the relevant authority. We can move into execution when we’ve got the time and people to do it properly.

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LtCol James Authority Contributor Lieutenant Colonel Chairman, Central Command (CC) Officer, J10 Development Chief Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team

This approval does not constitute approval of the contents of this item, for specific decisions see the approvals of the sub items. No action should be taken as a result of this decision and the wording of this item.

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Implemented - May 15, 2026

This item is concluded. It has been actioned, and we’re not expecting further updates. Thanks for the input.

Summary	Remove MOUT Skills
Type of Request	Removal of existing doctrine (revocation)
Current Reference	https://unitedtaskforce.net/handbook/group/107/military-operations-in-urban-terrain-mout
Proposed Change	Remove skills attached to the group.
Justification	The skills are seldom or never used in actual operation since they have been introduced, although early days can be "excused" due to not everyone being aware of the skills. Operational Leadership has mainly preferred to use bounding or other maneuvers when traversing urban terrain as the described street maneuvers only fit for medium-low threats environments and only observed in the absence of contact.
Impact on Existing Doctrine	Will be more reliance on already existing skills that are already existing : FM/BS-661 - Maintain situational awareness FM/BS-341 - Cover a sector FM/BS-339 - Maintain effective spacing FM/BS-662 - Follow orders
Unit Impact Assessment	Low to no impact expected as this skill is covered in intake and attached to Rifleman and Advanced Infantry Specialisation
Implementation Considerations	Sad that Core Infantry TT spent all this time training a skill that never gets used
Urgency	Low
I confirm that I have read and understood The UNITAF Way, its guiding principles, and the established process for interpreting, applying, and changing doctrine (as contained in FM/C41, FM/G170, FM/G171)	Yes

Sgt TomH Sergeant NCOIC, J9 Servers Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts Chief Instructor, Engineering Training Team Chief Instructor, Logistics Training Team Chief Instructor, Fire Support Training Team

Updates 3

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Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts

The skills have been simplified in lieu of removal

Cpl Ross

added Implemented

Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts

Update: Holding off on implementation as the CI TT has been asked for input. Training Team - Core Infantry

LtCol James

added Approved

Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts

Training Command (TC) Training Team - Core Infantry Training Team - Combat Leadership J6 Policy Staff

This item and its sub items has been moved to consultation, please gather team thoughts and post them here.

LtCol James

added Rolecard Update and removed Force Manual Update

Sgt TomH

added Force Manual Update

Discussion 3

Cpl Ross Pointman Contributor NCOIC, J6 Policy Enlisted Contributor, J5 Loadouts

Needs converted to role card change

LtCol James Authority Contributor Chairman, Central Command (CC) Officer, J10 Development Chief Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team

Converted

Capt WhiteWolf Contributor Officer, Training Command (TC) Chief Instructor, Core Infantry Training Team Staff Instructor, Combat Leadership Training Team Instructor, Field Leadership Training Team

Agree on problem. Disagree on solution. PReferred CI method is that it starts getting enforced through observations when instructor input is live as per pretty much any other example of disregarding of skills. Starts with CL observations on not using the techniques they should know and use as infantry and go from there.

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J6 Policy Staff

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J6 Policy Staff, Training Command (TC), Training Team - Core Infantry, Training Team - Combat Leadership

In the Loop Kept updated on progress and decisions. Can contribute if needed, but doesn't need to be actively involved.

J7 Training Staff

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LtCol James Approved

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