BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS Upon completion of this lesson on
Barbed Wire Entanglements, you should be able to accomplish the
following in the indicated topic areas: 1. Purpose. Describe the
two purposes of the use of barbed wire entanglements. 2. Siting
and Layout. State the 5 requirements for effective siting and
layout of barbed wire entanglements. 3. Classification by Use.
Describe the 3 classes of entanglements tactical, protective,
and supplementary. 4. Classification by Depth. Describe the 3
types of entanglements belt, band, and zone. 5. Barbed Tape.
State the advantages and disadvantages of barbed tape. 6.
Material and Labor Estimates. Estimate the manhours and material
needed to construct tactical, protective, and supplementary
entanglements of a defensive position. 7. Uses. Describe the 7
uses of entanglements outpost area, battle position, artillery
area, reserve area, antipersonnel obstacles, roadblocks, and to
strengthen material obstacles. 8. Pickets and Ties. Describe
types and uses of pickets a