Invisible Dirt
Exploration in camouflage. Photography by Dan Wilton.
‘In finding out how to blend in, I stood out like what fringe science would call ‘an out of place artifact’.
Knowledge of the principles of camouflage is as important to the vehicle driver as proper vehicle maintenance. A badly concealed vehicle can draw a bombing or strafing attack, which is even more crippling than a poor maintenance job. In either case, the result is a lost vehicle. In the case of poor camouflage, it may mean much more - enemy discovery of a unit, disclosure of all important tactical plan, or complete destruction of installations.
Knowledge of the principles of camouflage is as important to the vehicle driver as proper vehicle maintenance. A badly concealed vehicle can draw a bombing or strafing attack, which is even more crippling than a poor maintenance job. In either case, the result is a lost vehicle. In the case of poor camouflage, it may mean much more - enemy discovery of a unit, disclosure of all important tactical plan, or complete destruction of installations.
Siting is choosing an advantageous position in the terrain pattern.
The aim of good siting is to occupy the terrain without altering its appearance. To do this, park vehicles under natural cover whenever it is available. When cover is inadequate, park so the shape of the vehicle will appear to be a natural part of the terrain pattern.
The aim of good siting is to occupy the terrain without altering its appearance. To do this, park vehicles under natural cover whenever it is available. When cover is inadequate, park so the shape of the vehicle will appear to be a natural part of the terrain pattern.
Dispersion
When vehicles are in terrain which does not restrict them to a column, maintain dispersion distances in width as well as in depth. This will further reduce the number of targets for an enemy bombing or strafing run.Shine
The existence of shine is not an accident; it is always present when there is light in the sky - sunlight, moonlight, or the light of flares. It is caused by windshields, headlights, cab windows, by wet vehicle bodies, even by light paint on the star insignia. These must be concealed by any means at your disposal
Photography: Dan Wilton
