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5-155. For stealth and security in night moves, squads and platoons—
- Designate a point man to maintain alertness, the lead team leader to navigate, and a pace man to count the distance traveled. Alternate compass and pace men are designated.
- Ensure good noise and light discipline.
- Use radio-listening silence.
- Camouflage Soldiers and equipment.
- Use terrain to avoid detection by enemy surveillance or night vision devices.
- Make frequent listening halts.
- Mask the sounds of movement with artillery fires.
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