MINE WARFARE


Meaning of MINE WARFARE in English

The strategic, operational, and tactical use of mines and mine countermeasures. Mine warfare is divided into two basic subdivisions: the laying of mines to degrade the enemy’s capabilities to wage land, air, and maritime warfare; and the countering of enemylaid mines to permit friendly maneuver or use of selected land or sea areas. Also called MIW. (JP 3-15)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.