I am currently writing something about concealment for our tac team and I am drawing a blank. I remember from several sources a list of the main target indicators but I feel like I am leaving something out and can not locate my sources. What I have now is movement, sound, shine, shape, color. I just feel like I am forgetting something. IR and heat signatures are not relevant to what I am writing. Can any body help me out? I am not looking for specific things like "dust signature" as that is simply movement of the ground debris.
Fieldcraft Target Indicators
- Thread starter ptrlcop
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Via FM23-10
a. Sound.
Most noticeable during hours of darkness.
Caused by movement, equipment rattling, or talking.
Small noises may be dismissed as natural, but talking will not.
b. Movement.
Most noticeable during hours of daylight.
The human eye is attracted to movement.
Quick or jerky movement will be detected faster than slow movement.
c. Improper camouflage.
Shine.
Outline.
Contrast with the background.
d. Disturbance of wildlife.
Birds suddenly flying away.
Sudden stop of animal noises.
Animals being frightened.
e. Odors.
Cooking.
Smoking.
Soap and lotions.
Insect repellents.
a. Sound.
Most noticeable during hours of darkness.
Caused by movement, equipment rattling, or talking.
Small noises may be dismissed as natural, but talking will not.
b. Movement.
Most noticeable during hours of daylight.
The human eye is attracted to movement.
Quick or jerky movement will be detected faster than slow movement.
c. Improper camouflage.
Shine.
Outline.
Contrast with the background.
d. Disturbance of wildlife.
Birds suddenly flying away.
Sudden stop of animal noises.
Animals being frightened.
e. Odors.
Cooking.
Smoking.
Soap and lotions.
Insect repellents.
SIght, sound, smell, movement, outline, contrast, housekeeping, light, shine, footprints/drag marks, broken limbs or trails left in grass/veg, animal disturbance, etc are a few target indicators.
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