SKILLS ROOM
The Kitten Crawl (Night)
This is slow and tiring, but a very
quiet movement.
Lie on your front, moving any
ground obstruction to one side,
then lift your body on your forearms
and toes (if you have done the
plank in the gym you will know this
movement). Press forward and
lower yourself to the ground.
The movement is repeated until
you have reached your target.
I would only use this movement
when doing Close Target
Reconnaissance and the like, where
you are close to enemy positions
and noise discipline is essential.
So there we have it: these basic
movement techniques, when
perfected, will help you move to
your required position effectively
and quietly whether day or night.
The Ghost Walk (Night)
Lift legs high, sweeping them slowly forwards. Feel gently with your toes for
a safe place for each foot step then place your weight down gently. Keep your
knees bent and use your left hand to feel the air in front of you, from head height
to the ground, checking for any twigs or branches that you may snap, or even just
move (which might alert the enemy).
This may also help detect any hidden trip wires or booby traps.
For more information about movement
(and everything else a soldier needs
to know), get yourself a copy of the
Soldiers Pocket Book (Published by
Military Pocket Books, SRP £8). Every
soldier should have one in their kit.
Military Pocket Books: 01430
472087, www.milpkbk.co.uk
www.airsoftactionmagazine.com
019