1. Purpose This manual provides information on the use of field fortifications and obstacles in proper combinations with mobility and dispersion for the protection of individuals, units, and administrative support installations in the field. 2. Scope a. The manual describes the employment and construction of unitconstruction field fortifications as defined in paragraph 3a. The capabilities and limitations of each fortification are discussed; and standard plans, bills of materials, construction procedures, and time and labor requirements are furnished. b. The fortifications and techniques of protection described in this manual, are applicable to all field army units. c. Field design procedures for structures to support overhead cover are included in appendix IV. d.
DesignationFM 5-15
EditionOct 1959
StatusSuperseded
Pages274
FunctionEngineering
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)