text: Chapter 4
  WARNING
  Never construct antennas less than twice their length from power
  lines and transformers.
  HIDE AND SURVEILLANCE SITES
  4-255. When selecting a suitable site, Soldiers tend to go for height. In an urban operation, this can be
  a mistake. The greater the height attained, the more the LRS Soldier has to look out over an area and
  away from his immediate surroundings. For example, to see the road below a tenth-floor surveillance
  site, the LRS Soldier must lean out of the window, which reveals his location and exposes him to fire.
  Though the observer cannot predict where incidents will occur, he can expect that the ranges will be
  relatively short distances. A surveillance site must cover its surroundings as well as middle and far
  distances. In urban areas, this is rarely possible: sites are often forced off ground-floor levels by passing
  pedestrians. However, generally, the team should avoid going above the second floor.
  CONSIDERATIONS
  4-256. When considering possible hide or surveillance positions, the team should consider old, derelict
  buildings as they are unlikely to be reoccupied by civilians in the area. Abandoned or unoccupied houses
  or buildings also offer good sites, but could be booby-trapped or be reoccupied by civilians. The team
  must search the building after they have occupied it. Buildings that provide protection from weather and
  small arms are preferred. They should avoid isolated buildings as they tend to be obvious observation
  positions. After carefully observing the inhabitants' daily routines, the team can occupy private
  residences. They can occupy the home and establish hides or surveillance sites in the basement or attic,
  or both, but the homeowner will pose a danger and the team should generally limit their stay to 12 to 24
  hours. The team can use shops with empty accommodations on a second floor, but again should limit
  their stay to 12 to 24 hours.
  CONSTRUCTION
  4-257. During the reconnaissance phase, the team plans the construction of an urban hide or
  surveillance site in detail. They must prepare a view aperture, a viewing platform (if needed), and the
  interior layout. Selection of the viewing aperture takes priority over construction of the viewing platform
  or any interior work. When construction begins, the team must pull local security to warn of any excess
  noise or act as early warning. If they have floor plans of the building or house during their planning
  phase, the team can rehearse the construction and occupation of the site. Before constructing a hide or
  surveillance site, the team records what the area looks like so that they can return it to normal before
  departing.
  CAMOUFLAGE
  4-258. To survive in an urban environment, LRS Soldiers must supplement cover and concealment
  with camouflage. To properly camouflage their positions, they must study the terrain in the surrounding
  area. The site must blend in with the terrain. For instance, in an undamaged building, they should not
  make a loophole for observation. They should use only the materials that they need-excess materials can
  reveal their position. They should also consider—
  Use of Shadows—Buildings in urban areas throw sharp shadows.
  Color and Texture—The team needs to break up the silhouettes of their individual equipment.
  They can use burlap or canvas strips for this. The predominant colors are normally brown, tan,
  and gray. The team should evaluate the camouflage they need for each location separately.