Severe treatment of terrain survivors can be seen as a tactic to instill fear and discourage resistance among local populations, thereby maintaining control over a region. Additionally, harsh treatment may be employed to gather intelligence or prevent potential insurgency by demonstrating the consequences of defiance. Such actions can also serve as a means to eliminate any perceived threats to military operations and to assert dominance over the area. Ultimately, these strategies are often aimed at achieving strategic objectives through psychological warfare.
The home-ground factor - fighting on terrain unfamiliar to the enemy, and the emotive mission of defending the homeland against the invader.
On military maps, the color black typically represents man-made features, such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. It can also denote boundaries and certain symbols that are relevant to military operations. The use of black helps to distinguish these features from natural terrain, which is often depicted in other colors.
On "most" military maps (from the 20th century), deserts were depicted as FLAT areas with NO LINES on them, and/or with some shallow "S" shaped lines with wide spaces in between. The closer the lines to each other indicated steeper terrain. If the lines (on the map) were very close to each other, almost touching one another, then that indicated a very steep terrain feature...such as a cliff. Keep in mind, that (20th century military maps) were AERIAL views.
Communist Forces used the terrain to mask their movements. That terrain consisted of vegetation: Forests & Jungle. Agent Orange destroyed those areas. Anything moving through Agent Oranged areas could be seen from the air. The chemical came with "Orange" markings on the containers; hence the name. In the military, chemicals are called "agents."
The South had numerous military bases due to its strategic geographic location, which provided access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The region's climate and terrain were also favorable for military training and operations. Additionally, the South's historical significance during the Civil War and later conflicts made it a focal point for military installations. Economic factors, including job creation and local support for military activities, further contributed to the establishment of bases in the region.
The 5 terrain features on a military map are the Title, Legend, Scale, North Arrow and Symbols and proper coloring.
Military Operations on Urban Terrain.
The five military aspects of terrian
observation and fields of fire, avenues of approach, key terrain, obstacles, and cover and concealment. FM 5-19 Ch 1-12 -TAT
observation and fields of fire, avenues of approach, key terrain, obstacles, and cover and concealment. FM 5-19 Ch 1-12 -TAT
Gather, process and provide information on weather, terrain, and opposing forces.
Like any other Military, modern air forces have many all-wheel drive vehicles, with larger wheelsdesigned to operate on rough terrain.
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Terrain, Knowledge, and most of all Traps