Combined Arms Breaching Operations - US Army

At a glance..

This manual gives the coordinating and special staff officer a basis for synchronizing all combat multipliers during a breaching operation.

The details..

FM 3-34.2: Combined Arms Breaching Operations is a field manual published by the United States Department of the Army which outlines tactics for overcoming obstacles in combat situations. The document contains information about tactical considerations when it comes to intelligence gathering, planning sequence and organization structure related to breach operations.

The manual also includes details regarding how lanes should be marked during breach operations as well as bypass markings used while clearing routes. Additionally there are sections dedicated to mine threat operations, reduction techniques and sample scenarios with special considerations.

Breach rehearsals are discussed in detail including different types available depending on mission requirements along with specific instructions for commanders when it comes to providing guidance for movement through lanes or maintaining them over time.

Finally FM 3-34.2 offers metric conversion charts along with detailed descriptions of equipment utilized during route clearance missions such as Interim Vehicle Mounted Mine Detectors (IVMMD) or Mini Flail machines.

Overall this publication serves as an important reference guide for any commander looking into executing successful combined arms breaching operation within their unit's area of responsibility .