Nighttime Operations

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Ambush Maters comment about night movement. I don't think this has been discussed nearly enough.

1. Working in double and triple canopy jungle.
2. Lack of any light source.
3. Sounds and odors.

I know I've just scratched the surface. Jump in the deep end of the pool and have at it.

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[QRQ 30]

I'm afraid we are a little outdated here. I can only dream of what it would have been like with today's NVDs.

Double and triple canopy lends protection from overhead detection. Working under it is like working in a huge warehouse since there is little if any undergrowth. These were favorite hiding places for the NVA while moving down the trail. OTOH the terrain around the edges of such jungle was extremely dense and HOT!!

Noise and light are self explanitory. Anything out of the ordinary can draw attention.

Grabing bushes and limbs for handholds is like sending up a flare.

I smoked "Yard" tobacco.

My .05 cents.

[HOLLiS]

Originally Posted by QRQ 30

I smoked "Yard" tobacco.

My .05 cents.

And probably ate "Yard" food. Smell should not be ignored

[Ambush Master]

Originally Posted by HOLLiS

And probably ate "Yard" food. Smell should not be ignored

In fact we did eat "Indig" rations before a mission and during it. I like nuoc mam to this day. It would definitely make you "fit right in" in the smell department. The "Indig Rations" that we had were authentic/different to say the least. Ben Baker really provided the stuff that we needed !!

Later
Martin

[HOLLiS]

Originally Posted by Ambush Master

. I like nuoc mam to this day.

I have a bottle in my kitchen, I like it on beef. A place I like to eat is Pho Su mo in Salem Oregon, (Number one Soup) good stuff. Plus a a little Ba Ma Ba Beer (33 Beer).

H.

[Gerbermk2]

I think the trick to moving at night is to move very slowly, I ve moved at night a few times in thick manzanita, mostly on knees the whole time, manzanita is tough because its got those branches that catch on everything. I my mind every sound I made sounded loud as can be but I am sure that wasnt the case. After a couple of hours my movements got very smooth. Probably my body and mind becoming adjusted to moving that slow.