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High Ground

Secure the terrain before anyone sees it as leverage.

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Why it matters
Elevation extends observation range and depth
Height gives cleaner angles and discrimination
Harder to see, harder to hit
Position lets you dictate engagement terms

Why It Matters

  • See more with greater visual depth
  • Choose when to engage or disengage
  • Control movement, terrain, and initiative

Advantage Pyramid

  • Survive by minimizing your exposure
  • Observe to know first, act early
  • Shape movement, then dominate the terms

Ground Comparison

  • Low ground leaves you exposed and reactive
  • High ground offers concealment and extended view
  • Elevation opens multiple movement options

Acquire and Hold

  • Recon terrain folds and available cover
  • Approach using concealment to close distance
  • Occupy height while reducing exposure

Observe and Control

  • Establish patterns, threats, and routes above
  • Use elevation to shape enemy decisions
  • Control timing of the engagement

Disengage Clean

  • Leave before exposure builds against you
  • Move out covered and quiet
  • Favor information over visibility
01

Recon

Read terrain and cover

02

Approach

Close under concealment

03

Occupy

Take height, limit exposure

04

Control

Shape, then disengage clean

The best advantage is the one secured before it is noticed.

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