How to Build Hardened Emplacements

Lay down wooden stakes where you would like the emplacement to go. Use a shovel to dig out the grass or other plants in and around the emplacement.

Dig out the area inside the emplacement about 3 feet deep and as wide as you need. Put the dirt that you dig up around the emplacement into sandbags. The sandbags should be full so they are thick and stiff. If this is not enough dirt, dig somewhere else to get the dirt that you need. You should have around 10 to 15 sandbags in total.

Close the sandbags with the ties that came with them. Put the sandbags around the edges of the emplacement so you have a border that is about 4 feet high. This will allow you to lay down flat inside the emplacement. Build the border higher if desired. You should be able to move around somewhat comfortably with other players on your team.

Place a second layer of sandbags along the top of the first layer to reinforce the emplacement. Add more sandbags as needed for the size of your emplacement. Hammer in the stakes. These stakes will support the inside wall of the bunker. Use one stake for every 2 feet of wall of the emplacement.

Place the duck board on top of the emplacement to give it a roof. Cover the duck board with sandbags. This will give the roof a solid feel and add stability to the entire emplacement.