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FM 5-15 Field Fortifications

FM 5-15

Field Fortifications

Army · FM · Aug 1968 · 131 pages

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FM 5-15 d. Dispersion. The separation of units and c. Simplicity and Economy. The emplaceindividuals is a primary means of increasing ment or shelter should be strong and simple, protection, particularly from the effects of nu- require as little digging as possible, and be clear weapons. If the area occupied by a unit constructed when possible with materials is doubled, it is less vulnerable to shell fire that are immediately available. or the effects of nuclear weapons. Proper dis- d. Progressive Development. Plans for depersion can greatly reduce the requirements fensive works should allow for progressive defor high level of protection from field fortifi- velopment to improve the usefulness of the cations. The amount that a unit spreads out fortification. Development of fortification can depends on the mission, terrain, and the en- be accomplished in three steps-emy situation.

DesignationFM 5-15

EditionAug 1968

StatusSuperseded

Pages131

FunctionEngineering

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Editions 6

References 9

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