Lesson 3/Learning Event 1
If possible, latrines and garbage sumps should be dug and screens and tents
erected. As the main body of the unit arrives, the vehicles should rapidly
clear the approach route, be guided into the bivouac site, and be parked.
Drivers should perform after-operations maintenance and top off fuel tanks.
Assistant drivers and operators should maintain their positions on the
perimeter and begin preparation of fighting positions and other defense
measures.
BIVOUAC LAYOUT
Mess Facilities.
Special attention must be given to the selection of the
mess area. It should be-
Centrally located within the perimeter.
Away from interior roads to avoid contamination of food by dust.
Located a minimum of 100 yards from latrines.
Serving Lines.
These should be--
Marked with engineer tape.
Located to take advantage of available cover and concealment.
Planned
so
that
5-yard
intervals
can
be
maintained
between
personnel.
Latrines.
Latrines should--
Be located on the side of the bivouac opposite prevailing winds.
Be at least 100 yards downhill from the water supply.
Be adequate for a minimum of 8 percent of the unit at one time.
Have hand-washing facilities located near the exits.
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