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

FM 3-19.4
The size of the division forward collecting point and the placement of the
internal facilities (the water point, the latrine, and trenches or covers) will
vary based on the situation.
Construction supplies
Concertina
Barbed wire
Long and short pickets
Staples and anchors
Water cans
L
Not to scale
Trench or cover
Figure 7-1. Division Forward Collecting Point
point. It can be anything from a guarded, roped off area
to a secured, existing structure. The collecting point is
built to suit the climate, the weather, and the situation.
When selecting a collecting point, consider the following:
• The security of the detainees. The perimeters of
the enclosure must be clearly defined and
understood by the detainees.
7-6 Internment and Resettlement
W
W
L
Fighting
position
LEGEND
Triple concertina
Trench or cover
Water cans or
lyster bag
Latrine