PREPARE YOURSELF AND EQUIPMENT.

1.      Camouflage yourself and equipment.

2.      Tape or pad any part of your weapon or equipment that rattles or is loose and may snag.

3.      Be sure that the padding does not interfere with the operation of the weapon.

4.      Wear soft, good fitting clothes.

5.      The distinctive silhouette of the helmet can be broken up by the use of thick brush.

6.      Move by bounds; that is, short distances at a time.

7.      Halt.

8.  Listen.

9.  Observe.

10.  Move Again.

11.  Look for the next spot where you will stop before leaving  the concealment of one position.  Select the best available covered and concealed route to the new location.

12.  Take advantage of darkness, fog, smoke, or haze to assist in concealing your movement.

13.  Change direction slightly from time to time when moving through tall grass.  Moving in straight line causes the grass to wave with an unnatural motion which attracts attention.

14.  If you alarm birds or animals, remain in position and observe briefly.  Their flight or movement may attract the enemy's attention.

15.  Take advantage of the distraction provided by noises.

16.  Cross roads and trails where there is the most cover and concealment.  Cross quickly and quietly.

17.  Follow the furrows as much as possible when crawling over a plowed field.

18.  When you must cross the furrows, look for a low section in the field; crawl down a furrow to that section and make your cross-forrow  movement.

19.  Avoid steep slopes and areas with loose stones.

20.  Avoid cleared areas to prevent being silhouetted.

B.     FIVE TYPES OF INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENT.

1.      THE RUSH.  The fastest way to move from one place to another, and should be used when crossing cleared areas or roads.

a.       Start from the prone position.

b.      Slowly raise your head and select your next position.

c.       Slowly lower your head.

d.      With one movement, spring to your feet and run to the new position using the shortest route.

2.      THE LOW CRAWL.  Use the low crawl when:

a.       Cover and concealment are scarce.

b.      When visibility permits good enemy observations.

c.       And when speed is not essential.

d.      Keep your body as flat as possible against the ground.  Grasp the rifle sling at the upper sling swivel.  Let the balance of the rifle rest on your forearm and let the butt of the rifle drag the ground.

3.      THE HIGH CRAWL.  Use the high crawl when:

a.       Cover and concealment are available.

b.      When poor visibility reduces enemy observation.

c.       When your require more speed.

d.      Keep your body free of the ground and rest your weight on your forearms and lower legs.  Cradle the rifle in your arms, keeping its muzzle off the ground.  Keep your knees well behind your buttocks so your buttocks stays low.

4.      THE HAND AND KNEE CRAWL.  Use the hand and knee crawl when:

a.       Silence is imperative.

b.      When you are near the enemy.

5.      WALKING.  Use when:

a.       Extremely quiet movement is necessary.

b.      Observing the enemy.

c.       Moving towards the enemy.

d.      Requirement to watch for the enemy constantly.

e.       Hold your weapon at port arms.  Make your footing sure and solid by keeping your weight on one foot as you step.

f.        Take short steps to avoid losing your balance.

g.       At night, when moving through dense vegetation, avoid making unnecessary noise by holding your weapon, with one hand (in any convenient  manner) and extending the other hand forward, feeling for obstruction  as you move.