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 preparedandpacked appropriately.
- Improvised techniques to minimise personal signature are used appropriately.
- Techniques for the use of or reduction of shadow are applied.
- Odours are minimised to prevent human detection, and to minimise scenttrail for trackeranimals.
- 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 nonverbal 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 is minimised to avoid chance of detectionminimises chances of detection.
- Restareas are selected that provide optimum concealment to facilitate rest and upon leaving, are refurbished to remove evidence of stay.