Engineering Operations
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication – Engineering Operations, provides doctrine and supporting tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the planning and execution of engineer support to the MAGTF. This publication provides general information on the numerous capabilities engineers bring to the battle, from planning through to the execution of an operation. Engineers provide one of the most versatile resources a commander has in a MAGTF. They can provide the means to creatively apply the art and science of tactics in any situation encountered. This publication reflects the Marine Corps warfighting philosophy and explains how engineer operations contribute to our ability to wage maneuver warfare. It provides guidance for planning and coordinating engineer support and explains the unique command and support relationships of engineers. Engineering Operations is the lead publication in a series of engineer–related doctrinal publications. As such, it ties the specific TTP described in supporting publications with applicable engineer functions. This publication is designed primarily for engineer unit commanders, their staffs, and anyone involved in engineer planning, but is also useful to any commanders and their staffs that work with engineer units.
Engineering Operations
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1. MAGTF Engineering
MAGTF Engineer Staff
Engineer Organizations in the Ground Combat Element
Engineer Organizations in the Aviation Combat Element
Engineer Organizations in the Combat Service Support Element
Specialized Command and Support of Engineer Organizations
Chapter 2. Engineer Information
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace
Engineer Battlespace Assessment
Targeting
Chapter 3. Engineering Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance Missions
Offensive and Defensive Operations
Chapter 4. Combat Engineering Operations
Barrier, Obstacles, and Mines
Obstacles
Obstacle Planning
Mine Warfare
Mobility
Countermobility
Survivability
Specialized Demolition
Engineers as Infantry
Chapter 5. General Engineering Operations
Construction Types
New Airfield Construction
Rapid Runway Repair
Bridging Support
Follow–on Breaching and/or Area Clearance
Electrical Support
Bulk Liquid
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Chapter 6. Engineer Planning for Operations
Scope of Engineer Operations
Preparing for Engineer Operations
The Engineer’s Role in the Planning Process
Planning Documents
Chapter 7. Operational Situations and Environments
Joint Operations
Maritime Prepositioning Forces Operations
Jungle Operations
Mountain Operations
Cold Weather Operations
Desert Operations
River–Crossing Operations
Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain
Assault on a Fortified Position
Helicopterborne Operations
Amphibious Operations
Chapter 8. Engineer Implications in Emerging Concepts
Operational Maneuver from the Sea
General Engineering
Ship–to–Objective Maneuver
Appendices
FASCAM Characteristics
Glossary
References and Related Publications