Military Engineering Support in Operation Inherent Resolve

On Diagnostics of Military Fortification Constructions

“…As a follow-up to mentioned changes new diagnostic techniques used to check status of the existing structures that had been subjected to extreme actions have to be developed and verified [2,3]. Either construction or constructional elements have been hit by the blast effects (pressure wave or fragments) should be assessed for their further reliable and safe employment.…”

“…Field fortification presents an emplacements or shelters of a temporary nature that can be constructed with reasonable facility by units requiring no more than minor engineer supervisory and equipment participation [6]. Emplacements or shelters present military protective structures constructed traditionally in most cases within warfighting operations but reflecting the changed operational environment more effective and transportable protective structures in order to better protect the Force from a wide range of threats are needed [3].…”