Reborn: The System Forces Me to Enlist

Xiang Jingtian is a rich, handsome, straight-A student from a wealthy family, but all he wants is to lie flat at home like a salted fish. To stop his family from pushing him to study, he fast-track...

Chapter 40 Camouflage Training (Part 1)

Time passed quickly and everyone had found a place to hide. In order to avoid being found, Xiang Jingtian, the bug, spent 1 point to buy a camouflage spell from the points mall. This thing is more than just camouflage, it includes appearance camouflage and form camouflage, and even murderous aura can be hidden, so it costs 1 point.

After he learned this skill, a lot of relevant knowledge instantly appeared in his mind. It turned out that there were so many tricks to camouflage. He was too lazy to study them now. His current task was to find a place to hide quickly.

When the time was up, Snow Wolf took off the black cloth and began to search. This was just like the hide-and-seek game we played when we were kids, you hide and I come to find you. The only difference was that this was not a game, but training. If you were caught on the battlefield, you would die. This was no joke.

Soon the Snow Wolf found the first one and said, "Get up. Your feet are still outside. The one in front, why are you looking at me? And those in the bushes behind, come out too."

Three people were caught in a short time. It’s not their fault, because most people have never received any training in this area and can only rely on their feelings.

Several more people were captured later, and now there are only two people who have not been captured, one is Xiang Jingtian and the other is a paratrooper.

After searching for a while, Snow Wolf finally found some traces. He walked up and said, "I have to say you hid it very well. If it weren't for this little flaw, I would have been unable to recognize it."

Since paratroopers mostly fight behind enemy lines, they have undergone special training in camouflage in order to improve their survivability. However, camouflage is all about details, and it is precisely these small details that may cause you to lose your life on the battlefield.

But he couldn't find the last one no matter what. With the help of camouflage, Xiang Jingtian had blended into the environment and could not be seen with the naked eye.

After searching for a long time, the Snow Wolf couldn't find it, so he shouted, "Come out! I can't find you. You win."

Hearing this, Xiang Jingtian stood up. When he stood up, he scared Xuelang and everyone else. It turned out that he had been disguised by their side, but no one at the scene noticed anything wrong.

Snow Wolf's mind was buzzing now. He didn't believe it when Snow Eagle told him, but now he believed it after seeing it. Is this still a new recruit? This is a genius. His sniper camouflage has reached such a level that he doesn't even need them to teach him. Snow Wolf suddenly felt that all his years of learning were in vain.

Snow Wolf asked Xiang Jingtian, "How did you do this? You probably haven't received this kind of training."

Xiang Jingtian didn't dare tell him it was a system, so he made up a lie and said, "I mainly watch TV and read related books, and then operate according to the actual situation on the scene."

Snow Wolf was no fool, so he could naturally tell that it was just a polite remark. If the other person didn't say anything, he wouldn't ask too much, after all, he also had his own secrets.

Snow Wolf said: "Since most of you have never learned camouflage, today I will explain to you the techniques and methods of camouflage. First of all, 1. The principle of camouflage: This mainly refers to visual camouflage, also known as optical camouflage. It uses methods that deceive the human eye so that the enemy cannot distinguish you from the surrounding scenery, thereby achieving the purpose of camouflage. The first thing is the choice of camouflage uniforms. When you perform missions, you will bring camouflage uniforms for various regions of combat. You can switch freely according to the environment. However, with the development of technology, the enemy generally uses night vision goggles and infrared equipment in reconnaissance. This pattern can no longer meet modern requirements and is facing elimination.

2. Disguise method: First is head camouflage. The eyes are on the head. Because of this, snipers still have to stick their heads out from behind the bunker to observe the surrounding situation from time to time during covert operations. As a result, the head becomes the most easily detected part of the body. Here we introduce how to camouflage the head to reduce the chance of being discovered.

1. A bulletproof helmet. This is standard equipment for ordinary soldiers, and while it certainly increases their chances of survival after being shot, snipers only wear it when marching alongside regular soldiers, so the enemy can't tell them apart. After all, snipers have the highest chance of survival when operating covertly and undetected.

2. Headscarf. The olive green triangular scarf will clearly show the outline of the head when wrapped around the head, and the concealing effect is really not satisfactory.

3. Baseball cap. The baseball cap is the favorite cap for military and police personnel. The front brim can cast a shadow on the wearer's face, making facial features less easily recognizable, but the hat still cannot hide the shape of the head.

4. Wool hat. Special forces in cold regions only wear this kind of risky knitted hat. It is designed to be lightweight and warm, but it has no concealment effect.

5. Bush hat. A bush hat, the same color as the field uniform, is a sniper's top choice for head camouflage. Its crumpled hood and brim effectively conceal the head's shape. The shadow from the brim is sufficient to cover the entire head in sunlight, and the hat also has numerous loops for strapping concealment.

2. Camouflage paint. If used properly, camouflage paint can achieve results unmatched by camouflage netting. Often, when snipers observe the enemy, the first thing they expose is their head (or face). Now, let me teach you how to use paint correctly. Number Two, come here and model for me.

This man was the paratrooper. Although he was reluctant, he still went up.

Snow Wolf continued, "1. Applying facial paint. When the eye is accustomed to the light-and-dark effects created by light on concave and convex surfaces, it often mistakes dark colors on flat surfaces for shadows on concave surfaces, while lighter areas are perceived as protrusions. Facial camouflage is based on this principle, creating visual distraction to deceive the enemy. It's important to note that paint stays on the face for extended periods of time, and it will inevitably fade with sweat. You should periodically reapply camouflage to each other's faces. Concave areas like the eye sockets, cochlea, between the eyebrows, and under the nose can be painted with lighter colors. Protruding areas like the tip of the nose, forehead, chin, and cheeks should be painted with darker colors, counteracting the highlight and shadow effects created by light on the face. Pay attention to easily overlooked areas, such as the eyelids, behind the ears, and the neck. One important thing to note: avoid creating symmetrical patterns on the face, as similar color combinations are uncommon in nature and will inevitably draw the enemy's attention." Orientals have flatter facial features, so a striped pattern can be used. The eyeballs cannot be concealed with oil paint. When the face is covered with masking paint, the whites of the eyes are more easily noticed. A remedy for this is to apply white dots above and below the eyes, or to the sides, to break up the symmetry of the whites. From a distance, this will resemble the reflection of sunlight on leaves. When oil paint is unavailable, charcoal ash and wet clay can be used as substitutes.

2. Apply the paint to your hands. This is done before putting on gloves, as they're similar to the surrounding area. Although you'll be wearing gloves during the action, there are times when you need to remove them for various reasons. This is when the paint on your hands can be concealed. (Note: Hands sweat, so if conditions permit, remove your gloves periodically to check the paint's effect and keep it in top condition.)

After Snow Wolf finished speaking, the camouflage was also finished. Xiang Jingtian agreed with it when he saw it, because it was similar to the data in his system. It was really amazing that they could do this without a system.