Terrain Consideration
Broadening of Scope Statement
As with many of our fieldcraft articles, we've chosen to write this one on physical camouflage from a somewhat broader perspective than that of the tactical world. It is our belief that the principles are transferable, and that there is more to be learned from this increased scope as compared to one intended soley towards solving specific tactical problems.
Much of this article addresses camouflage from the perspective of the natural world. This is where we feel the fundamental principles are best illustrated and studied. In a future article we'll apply some of these fundamental principles to tactical camouflage in both urban and rural settings.
Introduction to Terrain Consideration
An intuative understanding of terrain is a very important aspect of good fieldcraft. Many different animals have an intuitive understanding with respect to terrain, and as such they frequently use it to their advantage. Not only can dead spots in terrain completely mask movements (making other forms of camouflage not required at all), but it also interacts intimately with light to create a vast array of rich, complex shapes and textures.
Coming soon...an article on terrain consideration and how it is such an important component of competent fieldcraft skill.
