The uses of barbed-wire entanglements are listed below.

Outpost Area

Surround combat outposts with wire entanglements. Site these entanglements carefully to serve as both protective and tactical wire, and cover them by small-arms fire. Supplement the wire obstacles with antipersonnel mines, warning devices, and booby traps.

Battle Position

In the battle area, surround each company defense position with a wire entanglement that is connected laterally across the front of the entanglements surrounding the other units in the position.

Figure 8-4.-Standard barbed wire.