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6-42. The following security measures should be taken into consideration as a minimum:

• Select terrain the enemy probably would consider of little tactical value.
• Select terrain off main lines of drift.
• Select difficult terrain impeding foot movement, such as an area of dense vegetation, preferably bushes and trees spreading close to the ground.
• Select terrain near a source of water.
• Select terrain defendable for a short period and offers good cover and concealment.
• Avoid known or suspected enemy positions.
• Avoid built up areas.
• Avoid ridges and hilltops, except as needed for maintaining communications.
• Avoid small valleys.
• Avoid roads and trails.

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