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Lesson 1

Practice Exercise

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1. Which type of threat engineer units perform obstacle construction, minefield breaching, and assault river crossings?
   
2. During offensive operations, threat engineer forces are guided by eight principles. Which of these is the most important from the threat's viewpoint? Why?
   
3. When defending against threat forces, what engineer reconnaissance forces would you expect to see, when would you expect to see them, and how would they be equipped?
   
4. During the assault certain threat engineer units will support the movement of the main force. Name these units and describe how they are organized.
   
5. Which threat engineer forces are organized for mine and countermine warfare and at what level are they assigned?
   
6. US forces use obstacles and mines for three purposes during offensive operations. Describe each of these purposes.
   
7. How do US forces use mines and obstacles during the defense in the CFA?
   
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How do US forces site mines and obstacles during the defense in the MBA?
   
9. Compare and contrast the use of mines and obstacles during retrograde operations versus defensive operations?
   
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