How to Build a Foxhole

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select an appropriate site.

   The hole should be deep such that if you stand in the hole, the walls come up to your armpits. , Make these at least two feet deep.
   
   These are there so you can dispose of any grenades that are thrown into your foxhole. , Similarly, place rows of sandbags to the left and right sides of the hole.
   
   These support the roof and provide protection from shrapnel and bullets. ,, This provides for shelter from the elements and fragmentation. ,
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   Step 2: Dig a rectangular hole 6.5' by 3'.

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   Step 3: Dig sumps four or five inches wide stretching the entire width of the hole on the left and right sides.

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   Step 4: About a foot and a half in front of the hole

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   Step 5: place a row of sandbags two bags high and 6.5' long.

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   Step 6: In the rear

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   Step 7: place a centered row of sandbags two sandbags high 1.5' away from the hole but only 3.25' long.

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   Step 8: Place 4"-6" logs across the top stretching from the back wall of sandbags to the front

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   Step 9: cover with a tarpaulin or a poncho for waterproofing

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    Step 10: then cover with a small layer of soil.

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    Step 11: Camouflage the entire thing and be sure to hide or disguise the displaced soil.

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