NPFC - MIL-DTL-32488
EXPEDITIONARY BARRIER SYSTEM (EBS)
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 15 January 2014 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 16 |
scope:
This specification covers the procurement requirements for the Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS) which is a cellular welded wire mesh gabion system that is lined with geotextile fabric to contain fill material. The EBS is intended for use as a rapidly deployable force protection barrier that is collapsible for transport and then filled on-site with soil or other material to obtain structural integrity and protective performance. It is designed for use in expedient force protection barrier wall construction for expeditionary and austere environments.
intended Use:
The EBS specified herein is intended to provide protection from visual detection, small arms fire, indirect fire, perimeter intrusion and the like.
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