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Chapter 7<br />
Because of their austere nature, IBCT engineers have limited tactical mobility. To compensate for this,<br />
IBCT engineers train to operate in a decentralized manner. Like their supported maneuver force, they are<br />
very well suited to operate under conditions of limited visibility.<br />
CAPABILITIES<br />
7-133. The IBCT combat engineer company was designed with a focus on mobility support. For the DRT,<br />
this may include, among other missions, route reconnaissance or clearance and obstacle reduction support.<br />
They may also identify potential enemy counterattack routes and support to establishment of<br />
countermobility measures such as scatterable mines to protect the force. Infantry Brigade Combat Team<br />
engineers train in Infantry skills and are able to move undetected when close to the enemy. (For a complete<br />
listing of weapons and engineer assets, see FM 3-21.10 and FM 3-34.)<br />
MOBILITY<br />
7-134. Mobility operations create and preserve freedom of movement for friendly forces. Engineers<br />
reduce the effects of existing or reinforcing obstacles, providing gap crossings, and constructing and<br />
maintaining combat roads and trails. These activities support forces by performing mobility tasks that aid in<br />
movement and maneuver of friendly forces. (For more information on combined arms mobility operations,<br />
see FM 3-34.2.) Engineers support forces mobility through:<br />
Bridging.<br />
Constructing new routes.<br />
Repairing or upgrading existing routes.<br />
Constructing, repairing, or upgrading airfields and heliports.<br />
Preparing or repairing LZs, FARPs, and landing strips.<br />
7-135. While the DRT may not often require engineer assets to assist with the same mobility needs as<br />
many vehicular based units, they often use engineer specialty capabilities. These assets and capabilities<br />
include:<br />
Using robots in mine or explosive detection.<br />
Assisting with the classification of bridges.<br />
Assessing route or roadway trafficability.<br />
Assessing and/or clearing obstacles.<br />
Using military working dogs for mine and explosive detection.<br />
COUNTERMOBILITY<br />
7-136. Countermobility operations attack the threat’s ability to maneuver through construction of<br />
reinforcing obstacles that are integrated with fires and existing obstacles. These operations inhibit the<br />
maneuver of an enemy force, increase time for target acquisition, and increase weapon effectiveness.<br />
Commanders integrate obstacle planning into the MDMP, integrate obstacles into the concept of operations<br />
(primarily through proper siting), and maintain integration through obstacle turnover, protection, and<br />
tracking.<br />
7-137. The following considerations govern obstacle employment:<br />
Observing restrictions imposed by the squadron.<br />
Integrating obstacle employment into the scheme of maneuver.<br />
Covering obstacles with direct and indirect fires.<br />
Integrating reinforcing obstacles with existing obstacles.<br />
Employing obstacles in depth.<br />
Employing surprise.<br />
Preventing stealth breaching or infiltration.<br />
Conducting final siting of obstacles on the ground (accomplished by the responsible maneuver<br />
commander and the emplacing engineer).<br />
7-30 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010