Cover and Concealment

Question 1

Cover

Answer 1

Natural or artificial protection from the fire of enemy weapons.

Question 2

Natural Cover

Answer 2

Ravines, Divots, hollows, reverse slopes etc.

Question 3

Artificial Cover

Answer 3

Fighting Positions, trenches, walls etc.

Question 4

Concealment

Answer 4

Natural or artificial protection from enemy observation.

Question 5

Natural Concealment

Answer 5

Concealment that needs no change before use - bushes, grass, shadows, etc.

Question 6

Artificial Concealment

Answer 6

Concealment created from materials like camouflage nets or the rearrangement of natural materials.

Question 7

1st Principle of Concealment

Answer 7

Avoid unnecessary movement. Remain still - movement attracts attention, especially against a stationary background.

Question 8

2nd Principle of Concealment

Answer 8

Consider all available concealment:
Background - Select a tree of bush to blend with and to absorb the figure outline. Assume that the shooter is always under observation.
Shadows - Never fire from the edge of the Woodline; fire from within the Woodline, in the shade.

Question 9

3rd Principle of Concealment

Answer 9

Stay low to observe. A low silhouette makes it difficult for the enemy to see the shooter.

Question 10

4th Principle of Concealment

Answer 10

Avoid shiny reflections. Reflection of light on a shiny surface instantly attracts attention and can be seen at a great distance.

Question 11

5th Principle of Concealment

Answer 11

Avoid skylining. Figures on the skyline can be seen from a great distance, even at night.

Question 12

6th Principle of Concealment

Answer 12

Alter familiar outlines. Equipment and human bodies are familiar outlines to the enemy.

Question 13

7th Principle of Concealment

Answer 13

Observe noise discipline. Noise, like talking, can be picked up by enemy patrol or observation.

Question 14

1st Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 14

Always assume the area is under enemy observation

Question 15

2nd Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 15

Move slowly. Count your movement by feet and inches.

Question 16

3rd Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 16

Do not cause overhead movement of trees, bushes, or grasses by rubbing against them.

Question 17

4th Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 17

Plan every movement and move in segments of the route at a time.

Question 18

5th Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 18

Stop, look, and listen often.

Question 19

6th Rule of Concealed Movement

Answer 19

Move during disturbances in order to conceal movements.