Engineering in the Defense

Question 1

what are the 4 battlefield functions of engineering?

Answer 1

mobility, counter mobility, survivability, general engineering

Question 2

To delay, channel or stop movement by the EN IOT destroy its forces directly or indirectly by enhancing the effectiveness

Answer 2

counter mobility

Question 3

what are the 2 types of obstacles?

Answer 3

existing, reinforcing

Question 4

what are the two types of existing obstacles?

Answer 4

Natural, Cultural (bridges)

Question 5

what are the types of reinforcing obstacles?

Answer 5

constructed, demolitions, mines, contamination, expedient

Question 6

what are some types of contructed obstacles?

Answer 6

Tank ditches
Log obstacles
Tetrahedron
Concertina Wire

Question 7

types of mines

Answer 7

Family of scattered mines (FASCAM)
M18A1 Claymore

Question 8

types of expedient obstacles

Answer 8

Rockslide, abadis, barriers, light oil field

Question 9

types of wires

Answer 9

tactical, protective, supplementary

Question 10

factors that guide engineering planning?

Answer 10

What do I need to protect?
What do I need to protect it from? What materials and resources are available? Time? What is the priority?

Question 11

what are the principles of employing obstacles? (FOCDPIG)

Answer 11

covered by Fire
Observed
Concealed
employed in Depth
Protected by early warning and anti handling devices
Integrated with existing/reinforcing obstacles that cannot easily be bypassed
Non-Geometric

Question 12

7 steps of engagement area development?

Answer 12

Identify EN aves of approach
Determine likely EN SOM
Determine where to kill EN
Emplace direct fire weapons
Plan and integrate obstacles
Plan and integrate IDF
Conduct EA Rehearsals