Description
We must train young engineers to attack the battlefield-not just the ground-by making them aware of new technologies in our arsenal, such as the wide area mine (WAM), the hush flare, and the HEXJAM. The WAM destroys low-flying aircraft and helicopters.The hush flare (a directional ground flare) prevents the enemy from using thermal and passive night sights. The HEXJAM denies the enemy the FM portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Obstacles in the electromagnetic spectrum (such as radios; microwaves; global positioning system receivers; and laser, visual, and thermal sights) must be part of the ground that we shape. We engineers must not restrict ourselves to destroying vehicles and personnel but concentrate on achieving the commander's intent. Disrupting the enemy's command and control slows or desynchronizes his maneuver, thereby supporting the killing systems of the task force. Disrupting the enemy's motorized rifle company or battalion while it conducts breaching operations can have a ripple effect reaching all the way up to regimental headquarters. Such disruptions may force him to commit follow-on forces early to make up for the forces destroyed in the breach.
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