Criteria Determination for Obstacle Effectivenes Evaluation

Up to date concept of warfare is characterized by a high mobility of units, in spite of this counter-mobility is currently disregarded. However, military engineers try to keep and develop this capability. One of the most important elements for the development in the field of counter-mobility is man-made obstacles effectiveness evaluation. The process of evaluation is applicable to the obstacle employment design, to the estimation of a battle progress as well as to the development of mine-laying means, including mines and explosives for obstacle creating. The article is focused on determination of the appropriate obstacles effectiveness evaluation criteria. The criteria can be applied within planning of barriers as well as other complexes of obstacles (obstacle areas, zones, belts), which allows to optimize the engagement of engineer units and means to fulfil the engineer tasks.