The night provides the ultimate theater for combat.
Night vision technology, including cameras, goggles and sights greatly improves enemy awareness and offers significant advantages. One thing must be understood however, no amount of technology will beat an enemy well trained and proficient at engaging in darkness.
The art of making ones self stealth during the night takes far less effort than in the light of day. Coupled with effective night fighting knowledge and strategy, individuals and small patrols can inflict major damage upon an enemy that lacks knowledge of night combat.
The following handbooks teach battle proven night combat techniques and strategy. Also included is information on improving natural night vision.
Discussed in this guide are the techniques and methods used by police operating in low-light conditions. Covering, in depth, the three main topics of tools, tactics and training, this guide demonstrates how to operate in low-light conditions effectively and safely.
Find out more about night combat tools and techniques used during military operations. Night operations call for disciplined, cool, self–reliant troops as the mental strain involved in night combat can be severe. This article highlights techniques and methods used to ensure efficient and safe night operations.
This rare translation of the original (1913) Japanese military text details methods and techniques of night fighting. The original manual was used to train snipers, scouts, and saboteurs in World War II. After the war, it became one of the many classic manuals used by insurgents in many parts of the world.
This guide presents the procedures and techniques for training troops for night combat. The following five factors are key in planning tactics and strategy; mission, terrain, enemy, troops and time available (MTETT). Get knowledgeable on night combat with this informative guide.