What signifies the completion of a breaching operation?

The completion of a breaching operation is signified when the attacking force has assaulted through the obstacle and seized the objective. This is because breaching is fundamentally about overcoming physical barriers—such as walls, fences, or mined areas—that prevent movement toward a strategic goal. Successfully doing this indicates not only that the obstacle has been neutralized but also that the attacking force has established a foothold in the enemy's territory, allowing for further operations or advances to occur.

While securing enemy weapons and fortifying the breach site are important aspects of the overall operation, they are not definitive indicators of completion. The surrender of all enemy forces might indicate a successful operation overall, but in the context of breaching, the critical milestone is the physical passage and control over the objective area. Thus, the focus remains on the tactical success achieved by the attacking force in overcoming obstacles and achieving their mission objectives.