TM 5-2420-231-10
0015
FORDING
WARNING
Do not enter water at more than walking speed of 5 miles per hour (8 km/h) with an entrance
and exit slope of more than 15 percent. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
Do not enter water with current velocity of more than 5 miles per hour (8km/h). This is
equivalent to 7 feet (2m) per second. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death
to personnel.
Do not enter water deeper than 20 inches (51 cm), including wave height (Figure 2). Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not enter water that has ice or large debris on surface. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
Check stream bottom for firmness and that there are no obstacles. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Figure 2. Fording.