Obstacles

Question 1

What is an obstacles?

Answer 1

Anything that delays or impedes the enemy

Question 2

What are the two categories of obstacles?

Answer 2

Existing

Reinforcing

Question 3

What are the five basic principles regarding obstacles?

Answer 3

Integrated with observed fires
Observation
Reinforcing support maneuver
Integrated to existing obstacles
The general purpose is to reinforce selected natural or cultural area

Question 4

What are the two employments of reinforcing obstacles?

Answer 4

Depth

Surprise

Question 5

What are the five types of reinforcing obstacles?

Answer 5

Demolition
Constructed
Contamination
Expedient
Landmines

Question 6

When should you emplaced your reinforcing obstacles?

Answer 6

Prior to the start of the battle or one terrain feature away

Question 7

What are the three types of ditches?

Answer 7

Triangular (1.5mx4m)
Trapezoidal (1.5 x 4.5- 6m)
Side hill cut (2-3 x 4m)

Question 8

What are examples of reinforcing obstacles?

Answer 8

Craters
Abatis
Wire
Logs
Rubble