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Individual camouflage Individual camouflage is personal concealment that a soldier use in the field to achieve surprise and deceive the enemy. A soldier modifies his dress and weapons to blend with his surroundings. Must select positions and routes which afford him the maximum concealment and he must avoid activity which is liable to give him as a consequence , his comrades, away. Individual camouflage is the very basis of tall camouflage efforts. The principles given below must become second nature to him. The various aspects of individual camouflage are outlined as under: Toning Down of Skin The skin on the face and hands of a man shows of again natural background due to shine and difference in tone. The areas which shine are the forehead, nose ,cheek-bones, chin and these should be toned down using burnt cork, charcoal, Blanco mud applied in uneven smudges. Shadow areas under the eyes, nose and chin should be given a light colour. Camouflage cream, camouflage sticks can also be used for the purpose.
Equipment
Helmet One of the most striking characteristics of a soil equipment is his steel helmet with its typical curved shape and metallic shine. Camouflage of a helmet, the involves breaking its outline and removing is shine. 1 Some of methods of achieving this are discussed.
INDIVIDUAL CAMOUFALGE
Camouflage of weapons
Aerial photographs
Camouflage nets
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