Mine rows should be laid to reinforce terrain and increase the effectiveness of the minefield. Mine Rows Mine rows are labeled with a letter and should be laid in order. Row A is nearest the enemy, followed by rows B, C, D, E, and so forth. When laying tactical minefields, each row has permanent start and end row markers. Intermediate markers may be required, depending on the row length and the terrain.
Platoon leaders determine the number of laying vehicles to be employed.
The preferred technique is to use three vehicles so that three rows can be laid simultaneously. Using more than three vehicles is beyond the platoon's C 2 capabilities and is not considered. Suitability of the ground. Desired obstacle intent. The minefield OIC determines the mine spacing.