Tactical Measures Fundamentals Flashcards
definition: Camoflage
use of concealment and disguise to minimize the possibility of detection and/or identification of troops, material, equipment, and installations
purpose of camouflage
to provide concealment of military objects from enemy observation including blending in to environment and/or making it look like something oelse
principle purpose of camouflage in the field
to prevent direct observation and recognition
how are objects recognized if camouflage is not utilized
form (outline)
shadow
texture
color
what is cover?
protection from the fire of hostile weapons
protection from the fire of hostile weapons
cover
definition: concealment
protection from observation or surveillance from hostile and and ground observation but not from hostile fire
2 main catagories of cover and conceal
natural
artificaial
concealment principles -9
remain motionless while observing (anything in motion attracts the eye)
use all available concealment
observe from the prone position (offers a low silhouette and makes detection by the enemy difficult)
expose nothing that reflects light
blend with the background b/c contrasting colors are noticable
remain in the shade b/c moving shadows attract attention
distort/change the regular outline of objects
most military objects have distinct shapes that makes them obvious shadows and silhoutees
avoid teh skyline. figures on the skyline can be seen from great distances and are easily ID by their outlines
why should you remain motionless while in concealment
anything in motion attracts the eye
best position for concealment
prone: low silhouette and makes detection by the enemy difficult
avoid the skyline
why should you remain in the shade when concealing yourself
moving shadows always attract attention
why should you think about colors when cocealing
blend in with the background b/c contrasting colors are noticable. remain in the shade
problems of using a firearm when you are concealing
- might need to fire through the object
- looking out & firing makes you a visible target.
what should you do if you are concealing and an aircraft flies overhead
prone, facedown, & motionless
*if surprised by the aircraft, don’t move or lookup
using paint or mud on skin if concealing
face, hands, back of neck…to reduce sun reflecting
SMEAC
Situation Mission Execution Adm9nistration Command
what is issued prior to the SMEAC order
map or terrain model orientation
format for an Offensive Operational Order
SMEAC
*each paragraph addresses specific topics relevant to the mission
“S” of SMEAC”
friendly & enemy situation information necessary for initial preparation
Friendly, enemy forces
friendly force information in the “S” section of the SMEAC
Friendly forces
- higher unit mission (task & commander’s intent)
- adjacent missions (task and intent)
- left, right, front, rear - supporting unit missions (task and intent)
“M” of SMEAC”
Mission
-task to be accomplished
-purpose (W’s/H)
a clear concise statement of the task the squad must accomplish
“E” of SMEAC
Execution
- commander’s intent & CONOPS (scheme of maneuver and fire support plan)
- subordinant element missions (main effort, supporting effort, reserve)
- coordinating instructions
“A” of SMEAC
Administration and logistics
*rations, amuinition, distribution point locations, corpsmen/adid stations, handling of POW, supply
