Hiding techniques
6. Hide sites and hiding techniques
A sniper wearing a ghillie suit to remain hidden in grassland terrain
The term "hide site" refers to a covered and concealed position in which a sniper and his team will conduct surveillance and/or fire from. A hide is to give the shooter good visibility of the surrounding area, good cover from enemy fire, and to conceal and camouflage the sniper.
The main purpose of ghillie suits and hide sites are to break up the outline of a person with a rifle.
