Which of the following is a recommended step to avoiding detection?

• A. Increase exposure times
• B. Maintain comms with HQ
• C. Fly at night only
• D. Limit exposure times

Answer: (D)

Minimizing how long you are exposed to observation is the most straightforward way to reduce detectability. When you’re visible for a shorter period, sensors and observers have less data to work with, making it harder to identify or track you. That’s why shortening exposure times directly lowers the chance of being detected.

Increasing exposure times does the opposite: more time in view means more data for detection, increasing the likelihood of notice. Keeping communications with HQ creates a trail of signals that can be captured, adding another detectable footprint rather than reducing it. Flying at night might help in some situations, but it doesn’t address how long you’re exposed, and other factors like lighting, terrain, and sensor capabilities can still reveal you. So, the emphasis is on limiting exposure times to minimize detection risk.