These next two pictures show how easy it is to see detail – that is, how easy
it is to spot the individual because of where he has placed himself in relation
to his surroundings, and the effect moving three feet can have on blending in.
You should always look through cover whenever possible, and not around it. You
must try to see without being seen.
Don’t use isolated cover – it stands out! Look at this
picture, what is your eye drawn too? If there was
someone hiding behind something out there you
easily would see the movement.
Another major problem when moving in the field
and trying to conceal yourself is getting ‘skylined’.
What this means is that your route has led you
along a ridgeline, or some other place where
there is no background except sky, meaning you
show a silhouette – and your position.
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Xmas 2011
So there you have it, the basics of camouflage and
concealment. It may look pretty daft but I can tell you
from personal experience, it works! ■