SOC Wire Obstacle Flashcards
- What is the difference between fixed and portable entanglements?
One is built in place and the other can be moved without complete disassembly
- In zones, how are lanes and gaps arranged
Staggered in a zig zag pattern
- How are entanglements classified
By use, depth, and whether they are fixed or portable
- What are the three classifications of the use of entanglements
Tactical, Protective, and Supplementary
- How much buffer should there be from a protective entanglement and why
40-100 meters; In order to stay out of hand grenade distance
- Supplementary Wire =
(mean Perimeter) x (1.25) x (number of belts)
- Protective Wire =
(perimeter) x 1.10) x (number of belts)
- Tactical Wire = ?
(mean perimeter x (1.25) x (number of belts)
- What are some advantages of Barbed Steel Tape?
Size and weight
Less time consuming
Harder to breach
Can not be cut easily with wire cutters
- What are some disadvantaged of Barbed Steel Tape?
Breaking strength Dispenser Not recoverable to its original form More easily cut by shell fragments Can be cut with a bayonet
- What are the two types of double apron fence
4 and 2 Pace Double Apron
6 and 3 Pace Double Apron
- Which is better, double apron fence or triple strand concertina wire?
Triple strand concertina wire
- How far away should constructed obstacles be emplaced
a terrain feature away from direct engagement areas.
- 3 types of ditches
Triangular
Sidehill Cut
Trapizoidal
- Where is the aid station located
Inner perimeter
- 3 Types of pickets
U-shaped (steel) Screw (wood) Wood
- Types of shelters
hasty and deliberate
- 3 categories of shelters
Surface
Underground cut
Cover
- Where should Wire Ties to?
Top eye intermediate eye apron post tie (most common)
