12.6 Berms

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use berms to fulfill one or more of the force protection requirements

Use of berms for force protection can fulfill one or more of the following functions.

  • Define boundaries of property or boundary limits.

  • Provide a barrier to moving vehicles.

  • Hinder pedestrian movement.

  • Intercept projectiles.

  • Obstruct lines of sight.

Berms used to block lines of sight or projectiles must be high enough to achieve those objectives or may be combined with landscaping or other construction elements.  Detailed design guidance is contained in Army Technical Manual (TM) 5-853-3/ AFMAN 32-1071, Vol. 3, Security Engineering Final Design. 

Note:  This manual is a "For Official Use Only" document and is not accessible on the Army Corps of Engineers publications website.  A copy of the manual can be acquired by ordering it through your standard publications account.  

 
 

Force Protection Design Standards