Basics of Camouflage

The seven basic principles of camouflage

Whether it is a war, a game of paintball, or a weekend of hunting, the key to success is not being detected. These are the 7 things that will catch an enemy, or your prey's eyes, and give away the presence of a man, vehicle, building or weapon. There are seven basic principles of camouflage and concealment:

• Shape
• Shine
• Shadow
• Silhouette
• Surface
• Spacing
• Movement

Once you learn how to conceal these seven things, you will able to watch your enemy, or hunt your game, undetected.