Frag Out! Magazine
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TRIPLEX IN MOUNTAIN TERRAIN W ith approximately 38% of the world's classified as mo- untains, the Army must be prepared to deter conflict, resist coercion, and defeat aggression in mountains as much as in other areas. Mountains exist in almost every co- untry in the world and almost every war has included some type of mountain operations. This pattern will not change; therefo- re, soldiers will fight in mountainous terrain also in future con- flicts. Although mountain operations have not changed, several advancements in equipment and transportation have increased the soldiers' capabilities. The identification and proper use of the cover and concealment provided by mountainous terrain are fundamental to all aspects of mountain operations. T he ridge systems may provide covert approaches thro- ugh many areas that are hidden from observation by the vegetation and relief. The difficulties a force enco- unters in finding available cover and concealment along ridges are fewer than those on the peaks, especially above the timber- line. Uncovered portions of an approach leave a force exposed to observation and fire for long periods. The enemy can easily detect movement in this region. Although mountainous terrain generally permits excellent long-range observation and fields of fire, steep slopes and rugged terrain affect a soldier's ability to accurately estimate range and frequently cause large areas to be hidden from observation. The existence of sharp relief and dead space facilitates covert approaches, making surveillance diffi- cult despite such long-range observation. Mountainous terrain is where urban spectrum mixes with forest spectrum depending on types of rock and forests. That is why TripleX can provide concealment and blurring with the surrounding in high altitude mountain terrain, at the bases of mountains with vegetation or at the highlands. TripleX pattern – typical rocks, distant look TripleX pattern – typical rocks, close distance, look from top www.fragoutmag.com