FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

MP teams
overwatch
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Sentry
FM 3-19.4
6-94. Hasty Checkpoint. MP set up hasty checkpoints
to achieve surprise. They are temporary and should be
moved often. The materials used to construct these
checkpoints are carried by the platoon. The platoon or
squad uses its vehicles, reinforced with concertina wire,
as the obstacle. MP may employ tire deflation devices or
road spike stripes. These devices are more effective than
concertina wire and may be less intrusive in peace
operations. They are commercially available or can be
locally fabricated.
6-95. MP position the vehicles to partially block the
route (Figure 6-7). MP conduct the search in the area
Search team
Search
area
Search team
MP teams
overwatch
checkpoint
Sentry
Figure 6-7. Hasty Checkpoint
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