ATTP 3-34.39 (FM 20-3)/MCRP 3-17.6A CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECOYS NOVEMBER 2010 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online www.us.army.mil and the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at www.train.army.mil. *ATTP 3-34.39 (FM 20-3)/MCRP 3-17.6A Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Headquarters No. 3-34.39/Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-17.6A Department of the Army Washington, DC, 26 November 2010 Camouflage, Concealment, and Decoys Contents Page PREFACE.............................................................................................................. iv Chapter 1 BASICS .............................................................................................................. 1-1 Doctrinal Considerations .................................................................................... 1-1 Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 1-1 Priorities .............................................................................................................. 1-2 Training ............................................................................................................... 1-2 Other Considerations .......................................................................................... 1-4 Chapter 2 THREAT ............................................................................................................. 2-1 Doctrine .............................................................................................................. 2-1 Organization ....................................................................................................... 2-1 Data Collection ................................................................................................... 2-2 Sensor Systems ................................................................................................. 2-2 CCD Versus Threat Sensors .............................................................................. 2-5 Chapter 3 FUNDAMENTALS .............................................................................................. 3-1 Section I - Principles ........................................................................................ 3-1 Avoiding Detection .............................................................................................. 3-1 Identifying the Threat .......................................................................................... 3-1 Avoiding Detection by Routine Surveillance ....................................................... 3-1 Taking Countermeasures ................................................................................... 3-2 Employing Realistic CCD ................................................................................... 3-2 Minimizing Movement ......................................................................................... 3-3 Using Decoys ..................................................................................................... 3-3 Avoiding Operational Patterns ............................................................................ 3-4 Applying Recognition Factors ............................................................................. 3-4 Site Selection ...................................................................................................... 3-5 CCD Discipline ................................................................................................... 3-6 Section II – Techniques and Materials ........................................................... 3-7 Techniques ......................................................................................................... 3-7 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes FM 20-3, dated 30 August 1999. i Contents Tests and Evaluations ......................................................................................... 3-9 Natural Conditions ............................................................................................... 3-9 Data Sources .................................................................................................... 3-10 Materials ............................................................................................................ 3-10 Chapter 4 OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 4-1 Preparations ........................................................................................................ 4-1 Battle ................................................................................................................... 4-2 Chapter 5 DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 5-1 Preparations ........................................................................................................ 5-1 Survivability Positions and Obstacles ................................................................. 5-3 Battle ................................................................................................................... 5-4 Chapter 6 HIGH-VALUE TARGETS ................................................................................... 6-1 Section I – CCD Planning ................................................................................. 6-1 Plans ................................................................................................................... 6-1 Objective ............................................................................................................. 6-1 Planning Process ................................................................................................ 6-1 Section II – Fixes Installations ......................................................................... 6-2 Concept ............................................................................................................... 6-2 Command Posts .................................................................................................. 6-4 Supply And Water Points .................................................................................... 6-5 Army Aviation Sites ............................................................................................. 6-7 Section III – Relocatable Units ......................................................................... 6-8 Mobility And CCD ................................................................................................ 6-8 Built-In Capabilities ............................................................................................. 6-8 Chapter 7 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS .............................................................................. 7-1 Desert .................................................................................................................. 7-1 Snow-Covered Areas .......................................................................................... 7-2 Urban Terrain ...................................................................................................... 7-2 Appendix A METRIC CONVERSION CHART ...................................................................... A-1 Appendix B GUIDELINES FOR TACTICAL STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES .... B-1 Appendix C CAMOUFLAGE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES ................................ C-1 Appendix D INDIVIDUAL CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECOYS ................... D-1 Appendix E STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE MATERIALS ...................................................... E-1 Appendix F THE GENEVA EMBLEM AND CAMOUFLAGE OF MEDICAL FACILITIES .... F-1 GLOSSARY .......................................................................................... Glossary-1 BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................. Bibliography-1 INDEX ......................................................................................................... Index-1 ii ATTP 3-34.39/MCRP 3-17.6A 26 November 2010 Contents Figures Figure 2-1. EM spectrum ................................................................................................. 2-2 Figure B-1. Sample CCD checklist .................................................................................. B-2 Figure C-1. LCSS modular system .................................................................................. C-2 Figure C-2. Module determination chart .......................................................................... C-3 Tables Table 3-1. CCD techniques ............................................................................................. 3-8 Table 3-2. Expedient paints ........................................................................................... 3-12 Table A-1. Metric conversion chart .................................................................................. A-1 Table C-1. Vehicle dimensions ........................................................................................ C-4 Table C-2. Sample battle drill .......................................................................................... C-6 Table E-1. Camouflage items .......................................................................................... E-1 26 November 2010 ATTP 3-34.39/MCRP 3-17.6A iii Preface