Stealth

NEEDS WORK

Shape

Find ways to break up your shape with foliage from your immediate surroundings so that the outline of a human figure is no longer obvious. The shape of a person is instantly recognisable to other people. this means that if someone looks across a field and there's a bunch of bushes and cows and one lonely cadet, the first thing ther going to see is the cadet.To stop your self being seen whenever your hiding you should try to find a tree or log to hide by or in. Crouch with your back against a tree trunk or position a branch across your body to break up your outline. This way people will assume your part of the tree/branch and won't see you

Shine

Look carefully at your clothes and equipment to conceal any shine. This could be anything from your watch to the lace ringlets on your boots - use mud to cover everything you can (including your face and exposed skin) but don't go overboard with the mud either as this in itself could also draw attention.

Sound

All your movements should be slow and purposeful so as not to attract any unwanted attention. If you are moving with someone else, use hand signals instead of your voice to communicate.

Shadow

Where possible, do as much of your movement at night, where your shadow or silhouette will not expose you.

Sound

Be quiet, sound travels very well at night and no matter how well you're hidden, if you make a noise someone will find you. Try to 'Ghost Walk' by putting the edge of your foot down first and slowly transferring your weight onto it. This will, if done properly ensure you don't cause twigs to snap or leaves to rustle. Don't Talk, use Hand Signals to communicate whenever possible. If you have to pass on information go right up to the other person and talk quietly (don't whisper) in their ear.

Skyline

The time you're most likely to be spotted is when you're 'skylinning'. basically, if you wander along the top of a hill you will be seen for miles as the moonlight (or sun) conveniently shows your opponent exactly where you are. If you have to move along a high ridge crawl but ideally try to stay below the highest point so you can't be silhouetted. This rule does not only apply to hills, if you are cunningly using a hedge for concealment but just walk along your head and shoulders will be seen so remember to always stay low.

Smell

Your smell will often betray you long before you're seen or heard. To minimize exposure, eat all your food raw as the smell of cooked food (and your fire) will carry.

Don't wear scented deodorant/aftershave/perfume/cologne.