What should you keep between you and the enemy in regard to terrain flight?

• A. Open water
• B. The most favorable weather
• C. The highest, densest, or most advantageous terrain
• D. Friendly forces

Answer: (C)

Terrain masking and concealment are vital in terrain flight. You want to place terrain between you and the enemy to hide your approach and reduce exposure to sight and fire. The best way to do that is to keep the highest, densest, or most advantageous terrain between you and them, because tall ridges, cliffs, forests, or other dense features break line of sight and disrupt targeting. This terrain acts as a screen, making it harder for the enemy to detect, track, or engage you while you maneuver behind or within its cover. Open water offers little concealment and can expose you to detection and hazards; weather, while important, isn’t terrain and doesn’t provide the same protective masking; relying on friendly forces between you and the enemy can compromise both safety and stealth.