MICLIC mineclearing?

[Hub01]

For general reading interest, here's a brief article on mineclearing during ODS:

http://maic.jmu.edu/Journal/5.3/focu...s_houlihan.htm

As far as mineclearing with US forces in WinSPMBT, I think the current game delay in clearing a "hex" is sufficient if you take into account the total time required for the initial clearance attempt (MICLIC or otherwise), proofing the lane a couple of times, and then marking the open lanes, along with the approach and egress routes.

[Imp]

Originally Posted by Hub01

For general reading interest, here's a brief article on mineclearing during ODS:

http://maic.jmu.edu/Journal/5.3/focu...s_houlihan.htm

As far as mineclearing with US forces in WinSPMBT, I think the current game delay in clearing a "hex" is sufficient if you take into account the total time required for the initial clearance attempt (MICLIC or otherwise), proofing the lane a couple of times, and then marking the open lanes, along with the approach and egress routes.

In fact its not that far off, if anything a bit quick as I think DRG said

[Mobhack]

If you think there are mines then go at 1 hex or so a turn. Stop 1 turn and walk one hex on alternate turns is better still.

Dismounted engineers are the best at detecting mines and IEDs, but wont do well if they are running at 6 hexes down a road!.

[jivemi]

Yes. Unfortunately in scenarios like Ulf Lundstrom's Kachanik Defile (#122) you've gotta go 4 to 5 klicks before you even get to the outskirts of town. With only 36 turns time's a bit tight. Maybe I should've tried the railroad instead of the road, eh wot?

[Suhiir]

Well, the whole point of minefields is area denial, channel forces into a killing zone, and/or slow them while they're in a killing zone.

[jivemi]

Indeed. Should've taken the hint after losing time and a number units to shellfire while waiting for Pioneers to clear the road at the starting line. Ah well, maybe next time...