Engineering in the Offense

Question 1

what are the 4 types of mobility engineering?

Answer 1

engineer reconnaissance, construction (road/airfield), breaching (IFOMS), route/area clearing

Question 2

What does IFOMS mean?

Answer 2

intelligence, fundamentals, organization, mass, synchronization

Question 3

what are the 3 obstacle reduction techniques?

Answer 3

1. mechanic/manual (bulldozer and excavator)
   2.Explosive (APOBS, MICLIC, Bangalore Torpedo, urban breaching)
2. Ballistic (shotgun to defeat hinges)

Question 4

What is the IED Network timeline?

Answer 4

Recruit and fund
Procure logistics
Build IED
Select target
Emplace IED
Attack
Post Blast

Question 5

what are the components of an IED?

Answer 5

Switch
Power source
Initiator
Main charge
Container

Question 6

IED Actions on contact (5 Cs)

Answer 6

confirm, clear, cordon, check, control