How to Build a Foxhole

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

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    The hole should be deep such that if you stand in the hole, the walls come up to your armpits.
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    Make these at least two feet deep. These are there so you can dispose of any grenades that are thrown into your foxhole.
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    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.
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    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.
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      • Don't use explosives. They can be dangerous and sometimes even illegal. Don't make the mistake I did.
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      • 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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