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Lesson 3

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1. What obstacle control measures are used at division level? How do these control measures affect the brigades?
The division plan includes the use of obstacle zones to control and focus the obstacle effort for subordinate units. Obstacle zones are planned to give maximum flexibility to maneuver brigades while preserving the freedom of the division maneuver force and reserves. The division engineer and the G3 use obstacle zones to limit/authorize where subordinate brigades can emplace tactical obstacles. Obstacle zones given to subordinate units do not cross their boundaries.
   
2. What obstacle control measures are used at brigade level? How do these control measures affect subordinate units?
Brigades employ obstacle belts within the obstacle zones designated by the division. The brigade uses these belts to specify obstacle effect/intent and to resource subordinate units with material and engineer support.
   
3. What obstacle control measures are used at battalion level? What are they directed against? How do these control measures support their mission?
Battalion TFs use obstacle groups within the brigade's obstacle belts. Obstacle groups are designed to attack the maneuver of motorized rifle battalions or similar size forces. The battalion TF uses these groups as the basis for integrating direct/indirect fires with obstacles.
   
4. List nine steps involved in planning obstacles.
The steps involved in planning obstacles are-

  • Analyze the situation.

  • Analyze the maneuver graphics.

  • Analyze direct-fire effects.

  • Integrate the obstacle intent into the obstacle plan.

  • Prioritize obstacles effects.

  • Identify mobility requirements.

  • Design and resource obstacles.

  • Produce the scheme-of-obstacles overlay.

  • Prepare the obstacle execution matrix.
   
5. What is an irregular outer edge (IOE) and which minefield intents use it?
There are two minefield intents that use an IOE. These are the fix and block intents. The TOE consists of additional mines placed in an irregular pattern on the outer edge of the minefield. The IOE makes it difficult for enemy forces to determine where the minefield actually begins.
   

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