text: Evasion and Recovery
  RATE OF MOVEMENT
  8-28. A rate of movement is established that allows the team to achieve goals established in the E&R
  plan. Moving as fast as possible is seldom the preferred technique. Some of the goals and reasons for
  them are--
  Progress
  8-29. The team moves to the terrain feature/location goals established in the E&R plan. Measure
  progress on the ground by the hole-up areas that are reached. Be flexible--make adjustments to the E&R
  plan based on METT-TC considerations.
  Stealth
  8-30. Although progress is extremely important, care should be taken so that the team is not rushed.
  Speed should not be substituted for security.
  Energy Conservation
  8-31. Along with assisting in stealth, the slower you move, the more energy you conserve, and the
  longer you will be able to evade.
  PHYSICAL CONDITION
  8-32. Physical condition is another deciding factor in how successful the team will be in the evasion.
  Equipment cross loading may be necessary if some Soldiers are caring a heavier load than others, or if
  there are wounded personnel on the team. The team is only as strong and fast as their weakest or slowest
  Soldier. Since the goal of the team is to be recovered by friendly forces, at times it may be necessary to
  cache equipment in order to assist the team in evading. This technique is highly discouraged since the team
  should have a goal of extracting with 100 percent of Soldiers, weapons, and equipment.
  TEAM MOVEMENT
  8-33. The team may evade by whatever technique they have for a SOP, such as moving as a whole
  element or by breaking up into two to three groups. There are advantages and disadvantages for both and
  they must be considered when deciding how the team will move during E&R.
  COUNTERTRACKING
  8-34. The team should use counter tracking techniques throughout the E&R. During the course of the
  evasion there are certain considerations that will greatly affect the routes that are taken and the way the
  evasion is conducted.
  OBSTACLES
  8-35. Obstacles will be encountered throughout the evasion corridor. The two types of obstacles are
  natural and man-made. Obstacles not only restrict movement, but they may also funnel movement.
  However, some obstacles may serve as navigation aids for the evader, as well as aid in movement:
  Mountains and Hilltops
  8-36. Use these for navigation, but avoid traveling on them due to silhouetting.
  Rivers and Streams
  8-37. You can also use rivers and streams as guides and for water resupply, if the water is potable, but
  remember that the local populace may also use it.
  Roads or Trails
  8-38. Avoid roads and trails, and never use them for movement.