Category Archives: Hardening the Homestead

Things are finally settling down and I’ve recovered enough from the hard drive crash (backups – a real necessity) that I can drive on with the blog.  Up to this point we’ve covered numerous types of obstacles and creative ways … Continue reading →

A lot of time when it comes to obstacles you’ll want an obstacle with certain characteristics beyond what a normal obstacle would have.  You might tailor it to deter a specific threat or take advantage of your existing resources.    During … Continue reading →

In the last entry we examined a few different types of common wire and concertina wire.  In this entry we’ll take a look at ways of reinforcing existing fences to make them better obstacles.  Your average fence that exists now … Continue reading →

First off sorry for the delay in posting – summer is a pretty busy time around here.  A little bit of rain brought me a needed break so I’ll nug this one out real quick.  In this entry we’re going … Continue reading →

I’ve been asked in more than one email to address ways to counter helicopters inserting in your Area of Operations (AO).  I’m of the belief if you’re dealing with a helo threat then it’s probably a good time to shag … Continue reading →

Over the last few entries we’ve kind of moved back and forth over man-improved and man made obstacles.  We’ve covered hills, slopes, roads and trails, and bridges.  Now we’re going to examine a few ways to use water as a … Continue reading →

I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get this next entry up but life has been eating my time up.  Anyhow in this entry we’re going to look at a couple of other ways to “block” a road and slow … Continue reading →

In the last entry we covered what man-improved obstacles were and some ways we could cut (severe) trails.  In this entry we’re going to examine another (and probably easier) way to block trails and bridges.   I’m also going to present … Continue reading →

In the last entry we covered what natural obstacles were and why they work.  In this entry we’re going to begin to address man-improved obstacles and their placement.  Remember a man-improved obstacle is one that implies a natural obstacle has … Continue reading →