text: Defensive Considerations in Counterinsurgency
  Figure 6-5. Typical US combat outpost design.
  Security
  • Position concrete block guard towers at each corner and reinforce with sandbags.
  • Use chain-link screens to protect positions from rocket-propelled grenades and hand grenades.
  WORK AND SLEEP AREAS
  • Separate work areas from sleeping and eating areas for sanitation and health concerns.
  • Develop a basing strategy that—
  (cid:131) Projects where facilities will be located.
  (cid:131) Identifies areas for expansion is required.
  COMBAT OUTPOST EQUIPMENT
  6-52. Standard equipment for the base includes—
  • Kitchen sets.
  • Motor pool assets.
  • Gym sets.
  • Power generators.
  • Earth-moving equipment.