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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-32488       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS)
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.
Status:  Active Document Date:  07-MAY-2024      
  Next Review Due:  06-MAY-2029
5450 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  GL  U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center  
  Preparing Activity: CQ  DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CE   US Army Corps of Engineers  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  184   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins  
DLA Custodian:  CQ   DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat  

Projects
 Project Number:     5450-2026-001

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageAmendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A07-MAY-2024162197.8 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA29-NOV-201912.0 KB
Document ImageBase Document A15-JAN-2014161465.5 KB

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