Camouflage
and Concealment
This secret document reveals a military camouflage and
concealment guide. It details many aspects of camouflaging oneself and concealing items
both outdoors and indoors.
In snow-covered terrain the stark contrast between light and dark
emphasizes any item which does not blend naturally with its surroundings. Furthermore,
every movement by vehicles or dismounted troops leaves readily identifiable tracks in the
snow which can provide detailed intelligence to an enemy. Also, backgrounds are not
necessarily all white. Rocks, brush, trees and shadows make sharp contrast with the snow
It is essential that individual Marines understand these basic concepts in order to
effectively camouflage themselves, their equipment and their vehicles.
a. Individual Concealment. A thorough reconnaissance and terrain analysis is required
in order for the small-unit leader to proscribe proper camouflage patterns. By using a
combination of green woodland and overwhite articles of clothing, four different color
schemes can be used depending on terrain.
(1) Thickly Wooded. These areas consist mainly of secondary growth coniferous or
deciduous trees with thick underbrush. An all green clothing combination is normally best.
(2) Low Brush/Light Scrub These areas are often found at and above the treeline or in
hilly areas with poor soil. In most cases and open snow background predominates and a
combination of with over green is usually suitable.
(3) Forest. These areas are covered with primary growth, coniferous and deciduous, of
varying density, with little underbrush. The normal clothing combination here is green
over white.
(4) Above Treeline. Even above the tree line, terrain is not solely white. Exposed rock
and shadows change the view. Commanders should carefully observe the area. All-white
camouflage is usually best. In areas of exposed rock, deep shadows or exposed brush,
however, it may be best to roll up a leg or arm of the overwhites to provide for some
contrast
b. Weapons and Equipment. Equipment is relatively easy to camouflage with good results
being achieved by the use of matte white paint or white tape. Plastic, adhesive tape works
best but should be applied in a warm environment, and when applied to weapons, should not
interfere with the operating groups. Group equipment, such as sleds and tents, should be
white, but will be camouflaged additionally based on background terrain. In wooded
terrain, the area around the bivouac site can be improved by thickening it with branches;
small trees or branches can also be suspended above the tents to break up the silhouette.
In predominately snow covered terrain, tents and other large equipment must be dug in,
then concealed by draping white camouflage netting over.
c. Vehicles. Vehicles should be prepared with matte paint in irregular
patterns. Stationary vehicles should be dug into the snow, parked in a depression, or
surrounded with a snow wall. When possible, vehicles should be parked so that their shadow
falls on brush or another shadow, thus interrupting the straight lines of its own shadow.
Exhaust plumes can be seen from miles away, the noise of an idling engine carries for
great distances, and the infrared signature of a warm engine against the cold background
is very great. In the absence of thermal blankets which minimize heat signatures, snow
provides an excellent thermal barrier.
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