Night
Vision, Camouflage and Concealment
The ability to be able to operate under low-light
conditions is an extremely valuable skill that will
give a huge advantage over the enemy if their training
has not included this topic. Night time offers a prime
opportunity to accomplish any number of tasks, if you
are skilled in the art of night movement, with a decreased
risk of capture. Coupled with camouflaging techniques
and such training as "Walking
Silently", night becomes the preferred field
of engagement.
Field
Craft
Fieldcraft is made up of the individual skills
and techniques used by soldiers in the field,
which include movement, use of ground and camouflage
in conditions of reduced visibility. These skills
and techniques enable soldiers to maintain their
own security while gaining advantage over the
enemy. |
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Camouflage
and Concealment |
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Let
There be Light
Low-light Tools, Tactics, and Training |
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Night
Movements
Night Movements is essential for the study of
counter-insurgency and clandestine activities.
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.
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Night
Vision
You can see much more in the dark than you realize.
However, to take maximum advantage of this ability,
you must understand how your eyes are constructed
and how to use them to see best under conditions
of poor visibility. |
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Scoping
Out Night Vision
In the United States today, there are more than
50 companies that either manufacture or distribute
night vision equipment. Departments considering
a purchase of this equipment will encounter a
potentially confusing array of technical specifications
and terminology, and mistakes can be costly. To
help departments evaluating night vision systems
to make informed decisions, this bulletin of the
National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Center (NLECTC) presents basic information on
night vision technology and terminology, factors
to consider when evaluating night vision systems,
and new developments in night vision. |
Walking
Silently
Whether it be for a simple practical joke or
escaping from the lair of international terrorists,
walking silently is a skill that may prove invaluable
at some point in your life. However, it is surprising
how many people cannot carry out this seemingly
simple task to an adequate degree. Walking truly
silently has little in common with what you see
in cartoons and what you read about in stories,
so the first step is to forget what you have seen
before and focus on the proper technique. With
practice, the steps outlined in this guide will
become easy, intuitive, and will help you walk
silently as fast as walking normally. |
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