A limited amount of mechanical breaching assets is available for clearing operations. The main mechanical clearing asset is an armored dozer with a mine rake. Reduce additional lanes by using the equipment and techniques outlined in Chapter 10 . Widen lanes to 10 meters to allow two-way traffic. Emplace entrance, exit, and left and right lane markers to provide day and night capability.
Traffic control is critical during lane reduction and when shifting lanes to improve existing lanes.
Engineers conducting reduction and clearance may also provide guides at the lanes. Marking is emplaced across the front, on both sides, between lanes, and to the left and right of the crossing site as far out as practical. Engineers may also help remove damaged vehicles from minefield lanes. Recovery vehicles should be available near lanes for this purpose. The minefield was reported and may already be marked on all sides.