https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/na...wall-models-thwart-us-commandos-tests-n839116
According to the article, a wide range of engineers and architects were allowed to construct multiple prototypes, and the creators of the selected wall design (after rigorous testing) will be rewarded a sizeable multi-thousand dollar bounty. The designs are currently being examined and tested by military personnel for ease of circumventing but so far nearly all attempts have failed. Pictured here are the various prototype walls.
Note the large lip on the top of the wall which prevents individuals from climbing over even with a grapple and the closest wall fitted with open slats to allow small wildlife through.
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According to the article, a wide range of engineers and architects were allowed to construct multiple prototypes, and the creators of the selected wall design (after rigorous testing) will be rewarded a sizeable multi-thousand dollar bounty. The designs are currently being examined and tested by military personnel for ease of circumventing but so far nearly all attempts have failed. Pictured here are the various prototype walls.
Note the large lip on the top of the wall which prevents individuals from climbing over even with a grapple and the closest wall fitted with open slats to allow small wildlife through.
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Recent assaults by tactical teams on prototypes of President Donald Trump's proposed wall with Mexico indicate their imposing heights should stop border crossers, a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the rigorous assessment told The Associated Press.
Military special forces based in Florida and U.S. Customs and Border Protection special units spent three weeks trying to breach and scale the eight models in San Diego, using jackhammers, saws, torches and other tools and climbing devices, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not authorized for public release.
Only once did a tester manage to land a hook on top of the wall without help, the official said. Tubes atop some models repelled climbing devices but wouldn't work in more mountainous areas because the terrain is too jagged.
Mexico has steadfastly rejected Trump's demand that it pay for the wall.
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