21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: Countermobility, FM 5-102, Obstacles, Mine Warfare (Ringbound)

This ringbound book provides a reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Countermobility, FM 5-102, 197 pages. The foundation for engineer doctrine in the AirLand Battle is built with combined mobility, countermobility, and survivability efforts. This manual provides the basic framework of fielded and developmental countermobility methods, planning, and execution. Its purpose is to integrate countermobility into the overall AirLand Battle structure. Countermobility support is divided into mine warfare and obstacle development, each with an ultimate goal of delaying, stopping, or channelizing the enemy. Mine warfare expands to include mine categories, methods and systems of delivery, employment, reporting, recording, and marking. Obstacle development demonstrates innovative techniques and conventional improvements in planning and emplacing obstacles other than minefield. Countermobility effort is not secluded; rather, it balances with the other major battlefield missions of mobility and survivability, as well as general engineering and topography. The overall teamwork and planning process are both evident and essential with each facet of countermobility. Contents include: Countermobility on the Battlefield, Threat Engineers, Types of Obstacles, Existing Obstacles, Reinforcing Obstacles, Principles of Obstacle Employment, Levels of Responsibility, Obstacle Plans, The Planning Process, Mine Warfare, Minefield Employment, Reporting, Recording, and Marking, Obstacles Other than Minefields, Bridge Demolitions, Non-nuclear Craters, Antitank Ditches, Expedient Obstacles, Preconstructed Obstacles, Atomic Demolition Munitions, Denial Operations, Authority and Responsibility, Denial Targets, Denial Methods, Considerations for Special Operations. Our news and educational titles are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work and educational tool.