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Military engineering is the practice of designing and building structures and infrastructure for military use, such as fortifications and roads. It matters because it helps armies establish and maintain the facilities and supply lines they need to operate effectively.
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Military engineer training in Ukraine, 2017
Military engineering is loosely defined as the art, science, and practice of designing and building military works and maintaining lines of military transport and military communications. Military engineers are also responsible for logistics behind military tactics. Military engineering is a predecessor of civil engineering, currently differing in its applications across disciplines and specialized work. In the 20th and 21st centuries, military engineering also includes CBRN defense and other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and electrical engineering techniques.
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