“A white skin is most conspicuous, and the practice of some patrol members marching stripped to the waist is inviting trouble.
“Dark clothing is essential.
“Any noise, such as talking, coughing, spitting, etc., has to be treated as the greatest of all dangers.
“A man on patrol must learn to move silently, making every possible use of natural cover.”
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Don’t Forget the “Where”! Colonel Liversedge, U. S. Marine Corps, New Georgia: In many cases patrol leaders were able to report what they saw, but not where it was seen. In general, such information was valueless as locations could not be plotted on a map or aerial photo. This should be emphasized in training programs and is worth a special directive.”
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——or the “What”! Seventh Army Report, Sicily: “Men must be taught to recognize what they see when they are scanning the landscape. Unless properly trained they will not recognize enemy gun emplacements, strong points, and machine-gun nests.”
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Patrol Tips Staff Sergeant Richard E. Deland, Infantry, Sicily: “I was not taught to observe properly nor how to use the message blank.