Exercise : "Obstacles" Identification, Setting and Clearing - Field Operations Analysis
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Situation
In military doctrine, obstacle identification and clearing is a critical component of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), terrain shaping, and maneuver operations.
Commanders analyze "obstacles" through structured frameworks to :
- [ defensively ] exploit the environment
- [ offensively ] bypass and breach them
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1. Obstacle Identification & Tactical Analysis
Reinforcing Obstacles:
Engineered additions including :
The Four Tactical Obstacle Effects
Planners classify obstacles based on their intended tactical impact on an advancing enemy force: [1, 2]
2. Obstacle Clearing & Breaching Fundamentals
When encountering an enemy obstacle belt during offensive operations, forces must perform an in-stride or deliberate "breaching operation". This relies strictly on the SOSRA methodology: [1, 2]
S – Suppress: Direct and indirect fires isolate the obstacle site, suppressing enemy forces who are guarding or overwatching the barrier. [1]
O – Obscure: Smoke, chaff, or multi-spectral screening are deployed to blind enemy optical and thermal target acquisition systems, hiding the breaching elements. [1, 2]
S – Secure: Assault forces secure the local near-side and far-side terrain of the obstacle, preventing the enemy from counter-attacking or destroying breaching equipment. [1]
R – Reduce: Combat engineers deploy mechanical (plows, dozers), explosive (MICLIC - Mine Clearing Line Charges), manual, or electronic assets to physically destroy or create a safe lane through the obstacle. [1]
A – Assault: Combat forces pass through the newly reduced lanes to seize control of the far side and destroy any remaining enemy defenses. [1]
3. Battlefield Analysis Integration
Planners compile obstacle data which visualizes constraints across the battlespace: [1]
Restricted Terrain: Marked with single green hashes (e.g., swamps, moderate slopes) indicating that regular unit movement will be delayed or channeled. [1, 2]
Severely Restricted Terrain: Marked with double green hashes (e.g., steep cliffs, large lakes) indicating that advanced engineering assets or specialized equipment are required to pass. [1, 2]
By mapping these restrictions against known "Mobility Corridors", commanders can anticipate where the enemy will build reinforcing obstacles, plan their own bypass routes, or position their engineering assets before the battle begins. [1, 2]
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