Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques
- Environment is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
- Tactical situation is assessed so that appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques can be applied
- Factors influencing camouflage and concealment are assessed
- Threat's detection capabilities are assessed and weaknesses are identified for exploitation
- Personal camouflage is maintained
- Minimise personal signature
- Personal equipment is prepared and packed appropriately
- Improvised techniques are used appropriately
- Techniques for the use or reduction of shadow are applied
- Odours are minimised to prevent human detection, and to minimise scent-trail for tracker-animals
- Electronic signature is minimised or avoided to prevent disclosure of position
- Rations are prepared and consumed using techniques to avoid detection
- Communication is achieved through non-verbal signals
- Waste is carried with the person and/or disposed of appropriately
- Minimise personal signature when on the move
- Appropriate routes are selected
- Type of movement selected is appropriate to the environment and tactical situation
- Silhouetting against uniform backdrops such as the sky is avoided
- Environment is continually assessed to identify the threat or their sign
- Spoor displacement is minimised
- Reaction to unexpected incidents minimises chances of detection
- Rest-areas are selected that provide optimum concealment to facilitate rest and upon leaving, are refurbished to remove evidence of stay