The obstacle siting procedure is essentially a battle drill designed to ensure obstacle integration while maximizing the maneuver commander s time to plan and prepare for battle. The process is consistent with FM 90-7, Combined Arms Obstacle Integration. Leaders locate individual and vehicle fighting positions. Adjust obstacle groups and site individual obstacles. Build obstacles and turn them over to the over-watching force.
Leaders locate individual and vehicle fighting positions.
Obstacle planning does not drive fire planning or the scheme of maneuver. An obstacle must be covered by fire to be effective. In order to know with certainty that an obstacle is covered by fire, the observers designated to cover the obstacles must be in the positions they will occupy when the obstacles are sited. The observers have a critical role in the obstacle siting process. In a nutshell, the observers must be able to tell the siting party when they can range and engage targets entering into the engagement area.