Field Medical Training Battalion - West (FMTB-W) Block 2 Practice Exam

Which latrine is designed for use on the move?

Cat hole Burn barrel latrines Straddle trench Urine soakage pit

Correct Answer:

Cat hole

Explanation:

The latrine designed for use on the move is the cat hole. It’s a small, shallow pit that you can dig quickly with minimal tools, use for a short time, and then backfill with soil. This setup fits mobile situations because it requires little preparation, is light to carry, and can be relocated easily as you move from place to place. It keeps waste contained, reduces odor and fly issues by timely burial, and doesn’t depend on a fixed camp infrastructure. Burn barrel latrines need a burnable waste setup and fuel, making them more suited to longer, stationary camps. A straddle trench is a larger, more durable option for groups in a fixed site, and a urine soakage pit handles liquid waste, not solids, so it doesn’t meet the needs of a mobile individual or small group.

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