What Is Cover
- Use solid, physical obstruction
- Stop or deflect fire and shrapnel
- Trust concrete, walls, vehicles, terrain
Cover Tactics
- Break line of sight from weapons
- Create safe positions to move or shoot
- Act aggressively with reduced risk
Cover Limits
- Often bulky and immovable
- Not always available when needed
- Can signal that a fight is on
What Is Concealment
- Hide from view, not from fire
- Use vegetation, shadows, weather, crowds
- Stop detection, expect no protection
Concealment Tactics
- Avoid detection and keep anonymity
- Observe, gather intel and plan
- Move and exfil without drawing attention
Concealment Limits
- Offers no protection from fire
- Breaks with movement, noise or behavior
- Fails at close range or shifting conditions
Use Both
- Concealment keeps you hidden
- Cover keeps you alive
- Combine them for maximum advantage
Move Smart
- Bound from concealment to concealment
- Use cover to break threat sightlines
- Close distance without exposure