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 with the purpose of  integrating 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 minefields.

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.