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This article explains how to build a standard US Army defensive fighting position.

  1. The hole should be deep such that if you stand in the hole, the walls come up to your armpits.
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  2. Make these at least two feet deep. These are there so you can dispose of any grenades that are thrown into your foxhole.
  3. Similarly, place rows of sandbags to the left and right sides of the hole. These support the roof and provide protection from shrapnel and bullets.
  4. Place 4"-6" logs across the top stretching from the back wall of sandbags to the front, cover with a tarpaulin or a poncho for waterproofing, then cover with a small layer of soil. This provides for shelter from the elements and fragmentation.
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      • 4"-6" diameter logs can be used in the place of sandbags if your wife won't let you borrow her pillowcases.
      • Don't use explosives. They can be dangerous and sometimes even illegal. Don't make the mistake I did.
      • Roots are awful to dig through. Bring a hatchet, pruning shears, or better still, choose a site that isn't near any trees.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A shovel
      • Some sandbags (logs can be used instead)
      • A few logs or a saw and access to some trees
      • A tarpaulin or a rain fly

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