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 Andy "Not Dice" Dice
  
Location: We can live in dumpsters if we have to, MA
Gender: Male
UE'ing is for pussies, bro.
 |  |  |  | A thought about camouflage:
< on 6/7/2005 12:53 AM >
|  | | | I was just thinking, as I changed out of blue jeans and a red t-shirt into brown corduroys and a black t-shirt for the purpose of exploring tonight, has anybody ever been in a situation where camouflage has saved them from being caught? I never get intense and decked out into woodland or urban camo or anything, but I'm sure someone must have a story.
For example, have you ever been spotted by authorities of some kind, dived into a pile of brush, wearing camo fatigues, and had them walk straight past you because you blended in so well? Just curious.
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Mark
    
Very Noble Donor
Location: South Carolina
Gender: Male
What is a lion, king of the savannah, when hes at the south pole?
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 1 on 6/7/2005 1:05 AM >
| | | | Daylight, I was 15-16, my friend and I sat back againt a fence camo face painted. Four people not more 2 feet from us looked in vain at our half covered bodies and the BDU's we were wearing. Although we had quickly covered are legs in pine straw and broken a branch to hide behind it was pretty shabby. Long story short we had 5 people look at us, while they looked for there golf ball. No I didnt take there golf ball, but it was fun not getting caught.
"If the threat level goes up its probably because of me." "I am looking for a girl who enjoys headbutting beltbuckles" |
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TheDriftKing
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 2 on 6/7/2005 1:34 AM >
| | | | In my younger years we used to play manhunt in the woods behind a school. In the middle of the night you can imagine the police weren't always thrilled about this. I was wearing black cargos and a jacket and jumped into a hill side of ivy as they flashed their spot lights and some how they didn't see me.
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kowalski
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 3 on 6/7/2005 1:41 AM >
| | | | *paging Dr. Jester*
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trip
Location: montreal
Gender: Male
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 4 on 6/7/2005 2:26 AM >
| | | | i got busted today by security and now i have a record because i was caught today on federal property.
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GreyDeath
Location: Ontario
Gender: Male
The Darkness is coming...
| |  | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 5 on 6/7/2005 2:57 AM >
| | | | A couple friends and I were playing some obscure form of hide and seek. All players searched for the one person, while the one person tried to make it to a designated safe spot. I was the person hiding. I ran around the corner and saw two people guarding the safe spot. I had no moves at all so I jumped clear over some large shrubs that separated the amphitheater from the parking lot and dove into some cedar shrubs. They ran past me 3-4 times before they finally noticed me ducking under the shrubs.
Still, I lost the match because they wouldn't stop guarding the safe spot... Bastards...
-Me!
Im not stupid, Im Canadian! |
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tick
Location: Abingdon, VA
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 6 on 6/7/2005 4:00 AM >
|  | | | I've avoided railroad police twice, thanks to camouflage.
The first time, a pair of railroad cops were guarding the scene of a derailment, and spotted me walking on the tracks. They chased me through the woods for a ways... I sprinted uphill a short distance, and sat down between some trees & boulders. They walked right past me.
The second time, I was checking out an abandoned railroad bed near an active railroad bridge over the New River. Apparently, it's not a good idea to park your truck right by the end of a railroad trestle. Withing minutes, the railroad police cruised by on the tracks, checking to see if anyone was on the bridge. They passed within ten feet of me (I was standing up, just inside the edge of the woods), but didn't see me.
edit: Woohoo!!! My 500th post!
[last edit 6/7/2005 4:01 AM by tick - edited 1 times]
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Jester
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 7 on 6/7/2005 3:20 PM >
|  | | | I've had security searching for me and hidden with camo gear on, and had them within 5-10 feet and not find me. Just as helpful is how camo can help you stay undetected in the first place though.
But, just because you put on some camo, does not mean you can't be found, stealth is often more important than hiding.
I've also been through several police roadchecks with a few people in the car, all in camo, and not had a question asked...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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Explorer Zero
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 8 on 6/7/2005 10:43 PM >
| | | | I know I have been spotted because of the lack of it.
Some of the new digital camo patterns look like they might be pretty effective. It really messes with the eye and should work in more environments than military type woodland or civilian Real Tree etc.
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Wabbit
Location: Twin cities, Minnesota
Gender: Male
Go Silly Rabbit!
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 9 on 6/8/2005 2:56 PM >
| | | | Most of the time I find that the best camo is the clothing of the locals. Hiding in plain sight if you will. Camo just looks suspicious most of the time. Blending in works better. I suppose if you're infiltrating a military base, camo would work both ways though.
-wabs |
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Jester
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 10 on 6/8/2005 4:05 PM >
| | | | Because this discussion has happened ohhh I dunno, about a bazillion times, I'll just outline a couple of relevant things.
1. Camo worn to keep yourself from being detected by security while you sneak up to a place that has foliage is good.
2. Camo worn while you're wandering around a place suspiciously in the open and then try to make up some stupid story about why you're there, not good.
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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SinisterMessiah
Location: South Portland, ME
Gender: Male
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 11 on 6/8/2005 10:58 PM >
| | | | I'm sure it can go both ways.
If you are not caught because you are wearing camo, good for you, thumbs up!
If you are caught wearing camo, hiding from security, good luck explaining why you are running around like you are a Splinter Cell.
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Mr. BLAB
Gender: Female
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 12 on 6/8/2005 11:31 PM >
| | | | Posted by SinisterMessiah
Splinter Cell.
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Then again, if you were one, you could just knock security out. ;) I rather enjoy this part of the Spy Manual:
I think I'm gonna try the spider excuse on a cop one day...
EDITS - Quoteage
[last edit 6/8/2005 11:33 PM by Mr. BLAB - edited 2 times]
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atomx
Location: Brighton, ON
Gender: Male
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 13 on 6/8/2005 11:58 PM >
| | | | I just got my CADPAT yesterday and I'll sure be using at least the pants. probably my booney cap too when I go out next.
"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." - Richard Cook |
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Explorer Zero
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 14 on 6/9/2005 4:29 AM >
| | | | yeah sometimes camouflage isnt about looking like a tree or a rock but just looking like you belong there
saving my money for a suit like the one the alien was wearing in Predator
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lopix
Location: Ontario
Gender: Male
I survive on the poison you're feeding me
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 15 on 6/9/2005 6:08 PM >
| | | | Main thing I have noticed, and is illustrated very well above, is remaining still is the number on way not to be seen. I have been in someone's backyard and had them look out the window, in daylight, and not been seen because I did not move. Movement attracts the eye, being still does not. Don't be obvious and you won't be seen ;)
I'm not angry - just focused :: No human opinion is higher than the truth
http://www.lopix.com :: http://www.dkphotogroup.com |
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sarahh
Location: ohio
Gender: Female
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 16 on 6/9/2005 6:17 PM >
| | | | i dont wear camouflage.
The great masses of the people... will more easily fall victims to a great lie than to a small one. -Adolf Hilter |
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Jester
Location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 17 on 6/9/2005 6:53 PM >
| | | | The factors involved in remaining unseen are...
Movement
Colour
Shape
Remaining still removes the detection of movement. Camouflage, if properly chosen for the terrain, will reduce/remove the color variation. It will also, through the distortion of pattern, break up the physical form the human brain associates with a person. To use camouflage to your advantage, you need to understand those basic principles.
Wearing camo that doesn't match your surroundings is little better than wearing any other type of clothing. Also be aware that your face, if uncovered will reflect light really really well and is easily seen against a darker background.
And of course if you can't remain silent, your camouflage isn't going to help a hell of a lot...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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specter
Location: azle ,texas
Gender: Male
nuts of steel
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 18 on 6/10/2005 10:49 PM >
| | | | it also helps to have black camo if at night if your in the woods laying down on the stomach when it dark outside and it helps with being inside hiding in a closet when a guard opens the door with you being up at the opposite wall
A good friend is one that bails you out of jail.
But a true friend is the guy sitting next to you in the back of the cop car saying "Man that was awesome!" |
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TaP
Location: Montreal, QC
Gender: Male
| | Re: A thought about camouflage:
<Reply # 19 on 6/10/2005 11:17 PM >
| | | | Sgt- Hey Private, I havent seen you at camouflage class lately.
Private (bearing a grin)- I'm getting good ey.
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