COVER
Cover may be of two kinds:
(1) Cover from fire.
(2) Cover from view.
Cover from fire must be proof against the projectiles likely to be used against it—that is, against rifle fire and shrapnel. “Cover from fire” should also be “cover from view” if possible; it must be inconspicuous, and should be of the same colour and material as the background and locality. It must be as low as is compatible with command, and must never be on the skyline. The following points in the order given constitute good “cover from fire”:
(1) Bullet proof.
(2) Good field of fire.
(3) Invisibility.
(4) Protection from enfilade fire.
(5) Good line of retreat (under cover).