Marine Rifle Squad

AIR VIEW
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POSITIONS MUST LOOK LIKE THE
SURROUNDING TERRAIN
Figure H-b. Natural Positions.
be camouflaged to prevent detection from the air. When possible, open
areas should be covered by fire rather than physically occupied since it is
hard to conceal a position in the open.
e. Men must continue to camouflage their positions as they prepare them.
Work on a defensive position in daylight depends on the enemy air threat
and whether or not the enemy can see the position. When the enemy has
air superiority, work may be possible only at night. Shiny or light-colored
objects which attract attention from the air must not be left lying about.
Mirrors, food containers, towels, etc., must all be hidden. Shirts must not
be removed, as the exposed skin stands out and increases the chance of
being seen. Fires must not be used where there is a chance that the smoke
or flame will be seen by the enemy. Trails and other evidence of movement
must be hidden.
f. After camouflage is complete, the fighting position should be inspected
from the enemy's point of view. Camouflage should be checked often to
see that it stays natural looking and conceals the position. If it looks like
a camouflaged position to the Marine inspecting, it is almost certain that
it will look like a camouflaged position to the enemy.
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