Camouflage and Concealment...

[pianoman 3,587]

hi mike

i see your getting ready to hide from me when i pay you a visit :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

[pianoman 3,587]

We have a simple 5-point rule to overcome in military sniping skills. SHAPE. SHADOW. SHIFT. SHIMMER and SHINE Good fieldcraft, camouflage and concealment encompasses all of these and addresses them successfully.

 

It amazes me how much people will pay for camouflage jackets and trousers these days, when, really, there are a few fundamental defences our quarry possesses that we need to overcome, mostly with common sense.

 

The key objective with you and your clothing, is to convince your quarry that you are not there. Ever!

 

Before you shell out (Or waste!) serious money on cammo. There a few key factors that make or break its effectiveness in the field. Your kit should tick the following boxes.

 

1.NOISES

Choose natural fabrics that will not rustle or make sounds as you move. Comfort and unobtrusive fit are an essential element. This will keep you comfortably still and stop you from fidgeting and moving about with unneccasarily adjusting your clothing.

 

2. WEATHERPROOFING.

Waterproof/windproof at this time of year. Warmth and comfort are essential to YOUR ENDURANCE TO COLD, WET WEATHER in concealment field craft.

 

3.NATURAL COLOUR BLENDS.

Rabbits have monochrome, Black and White eyesight that works by aquiring movement, rather than a precise focus. This is why nature has better equipped them with superlative hearing and olfactory, smelling powers. These are far more effective in the Rabbit's defences than eyesight alone. The key to effectively ambushing them is soundless, minimal movements and keeping the winds and breezes in your face, blowing your scents away and behind you. As long as you wear greens and browns that match your surroundings, if your clothing covers these key areas, you will have effective camouflage and concealment working for you.

 

4. STRONG SUNLIGHT. THIS IS ENTIRELY DOWN TO YOU!

A moving long shadow is one of the biggest give-aways against you. All your expensive kit and preparation fails to absolute nought if your shadow is seen moving as you do. And at this time of year, the shadows you throw are likely to be thirty yards long in sunset! As far as possible, keep the sun from throwing your long shadow ahead of you. keep the sun to your face and sides and move as little as possible. Use your exposed shadow to immitate those of tree trunks in woodlands as far as possible and move only when you have to.

 

Pianoman

Edited November 16, 2012 by pianoman