937th OSK

FM 20-3 CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECOYS

PREFACE

CHAPTER 1 BASICS

Doctrinal Considerations
Responsibilities
Priorities
Training
Other Considerations

CHAPTER 2 THREAT

Doctrine
Organization
Data Collection
Sensor Systems
CCD Versus Threat Sensors

CHAPTER 3 FUNDAMENTALS

Section I — Principles

Avoiding Detection
Identifying the Threat
Avoiding Detection by Routine Surveillance
Taking Countermeasures
Employing Realistic CCD
Minimizing Movement
Using Decoys
Avoiding Operational Patterns
Applying Recognition Factors
Site Selection
CCD Discipline

Section II — Techniques and Materials

Techniques
Tests and Evaluations
Natural Conditions
Data Sources
Materials

CHAPTER 4 OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Preparations
Battle

CHAPTER 5 OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Preparations
Survivability Positions and Obstacles
Battle

CHAPTER 6 HIGH-VALUE TARGETS

Section I — CCD Planning

Plans
Objective
Planning Process

Section II — Fixed Installations

Concept
Command Posts
Supply and Water Points
Army Aviation Sites

Section III — Relocatable Units

Mobility and CCD
Built-In Capabilities

CHAPTER 7 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Desert
Snow-Covered Areas
Urban Terrain

APPENDIX A. METRIC CONVERSION CHART

APPENDIX B. GUIDELINES FOR TACTICAL STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

Content
Commanders' Responsibilities
Fratricide

APPENDIX C. CAMOUFLAGE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Lightweight Camouflage Screen System
Supplemental Camouflage
Vehicle Camouflage
Training

APPENDIX D. INDIVIDUAL CAMOFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECOYS

Materials
Discipline
Dispersal
Considerations
Employment

APPENDIX E. STANDARD CAMOUFLAUGE MATERIALS

APPENDIX F. THE GENEVA EMBLEM AND CAMOUFLAGE OF MEDICAL FACILITIES

GLOSSARY