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

U.S. Army

ISBN 10: 1422015327 ISBN 13: 9781422015322

Publisher: Progressive Management, 2008

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Countermobility, FM 5-102, 210 pages. In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 100 vital U.S. Army Field Manuals covering such topics as combat, arms, operations, training, support, and dozens of special topics! 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. This incredible CD-ROM is packed with over 26,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection. Our news and educational discs 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, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

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