text: Chapter 4
  HIDE SITE
  4-100. The primary mission of the hide site is to facilitate team internal and long-range
  communications. On long missions, team members can rotate between the surveillance and hide sites
  (Figure 4-8). It is usually more secure than the surveillance site, because it is farther from the objective
  and designed for hiding. Antennas, a hide site's largest signature, should remain up only when in use.
  Otherwise, they are lowered or removed. One team member serves as lookout while another one
  constructs or adjusts the antennas. The lookout must be able to see the enemy before the enemy sees the
  Soldier working on the antennas. To prevent detection, team members minimize movement around the
  site. They use countertracking whenever someone moves around the site. They also minimize noise and
  light. Although the site is well camouflaged, noise and light can easily compromise the team's location.
  4-101. The team keeps detailed communications and patrol logs throughout the mission. The
  communications log includes—
  • Exact messages sent.
  • Exact messages received.
  • Antennas used or tried, and their configuration time(s) and location(s).
  4-102. Before any element performs a shift change in the site, all information collected at the site by
  the outgoing shift is disseminated, to include—
  • Message traffic.
  • The status of the surveillance site.
  • Any enemy activity on the objective.
  Figure 4-8. Example hide site.