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Instructions The following items will test your understanding of the material covered in this lesson. Print this page and compare it with the solutions that will be found at the end of this exercise. If you do not understand an answer, review the portion of the instructional material which provides the information.

1.   Discuss the goals of effective plans for fortifications.

2.   What units normally construct hasty shelters and emplacements?

3.   What are the three steps in the progressive development of the fortification?

4.   In the development of a fortification, what is the best protection against conventional weapons?

5.   Although shell craters offer immediate cover and concealment and can be quickly made into a hasty position, they have one marked advantage. What is the disadvantage?

6.   When immediate shelter from heavy enemy fire is required and existing defilade firing positions are not available what type of emplacement is used?

7.   Icecrete, formed by mixing dirt and water, is effective as an arctic building material. What minimum thickness will resist penetration of small arms fire?

8.   Craters, skirmisher's trenches, and prone emplacements can be developed into what basic defensive position?

9.   What is the primary means of protection against a nuclear explosion?

10.   For the full frontal berm overhead cover rifle position, at what angle should the firing aperture be cut?

11.   What depth of soil will the overhead cover for foxholes (fabric) support?

12.   What are the purposes of the cushion layer and the burster layer of the heavy overhead cover?

13.   Why is a minimum depth of 18" of soil cover stipulated?

14.   What is the purpose of a standoff?

15.   What engineer battalion is equipped to construct artillery firebases in areas where ground travel is prohibited?

16.   What are the major tasks in Phase I, II and III of firebase construction?

17.   What would be the effect of moisture on the resistance of soil cover to the penetration of rounds?

18.   Why is a light overhead cover needed for positions in wooded areas?

19.   What characteristic of the design of the walls of the air transportable underground assault bunker (prefab) make it easier for the bunker to be pulled from the ground for relocation?

20.   What type of walls does the plywood perimeter bunker have?

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