Post by crazydima on Mar 22, 2009 8:29:15 GMT -5
Tovarischi
German and Soviet sniper training materials of the period have nearly identical methods and suggestions on how to undertake camouflage operations. This is probably due to the exchange of information and cooperation between the two countries prior to the war. So if you read one manual then you have a good idea of what the other manual says.
I would first suggest that you become comfortable with the concepts of "disruptive" vs "mimetic" when it comes to camouflage. This will then help guide you on the approach you may want to take.
As a general rule there was not an "issue" type of Camouflage for rifles. However, period sources instruct riflemen on how to apply Camouflage to their weapon. Accessories such as sun shades to reduce glare are addressed by the training material.
Sharpshooters, Snipers, etc. are encouraged to use whatever materials are available to them in the application of their field craft. So as a result there are many many options available to a rifleman as long as you stick to period materials.
Ideally the best Camouflage to use is comprised of the natural materials in the area you plan to operate in. If this is not possible then you will need to come up with an alternative which will help you stay concealed.
Training information of the period specifically warns riflemen not to place anything on the rifle which will interfere with the action of the weapon. Thus avoid the breach area where the bolt operates.
Unfortunately many of the photos of Soviet origin currently available are terribly staged and at times quite theatrical and so they are not real good sources to use.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Dima
One of the "Crazies"
German and Soviet sniper training materials of the period have nearly identical methods and suggestions on how to undertake camouflage operations. This is probably due to the exchange of information and cooperation between the two countries prior to the war. So if you read one manual then you have a good idea of what the other manual says.
I would first suggest that you become comfortable with the concepts of "disruptive" vs "mimetic" when it comes to camouflage. This will then help guide you on the approach you may want to take.
As a general rule there was not an "issue" type of Camouflage for rifles. However, period sources instruct riflemen on how to apply Camouflage to their weapon. Accessories such as sun shades to reduce glare are addressed by the training material.
Sharpshooters, Snipers, etc. are encouraged to use whatever materials are available to them in the application of their field craft. So as a result there are many many options available to a rifleman as long as you stick to period materials.
Ideally the best Camouflage to use is comprised of the natural materials in the area you plan to operate in. If this is not possible then you will need to come up with an alternative which will help you stay concealed.
Training information of the period specifically warns riflemen not to place anything on the rifle which will interfere with the action of the weapon. Thus avoid the breach area where the bolt operates.
Unfortunately many of the photos of Soviet origin currently available are terribly staged and at times quite theatrical and so they are not real good sources to use.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Dima
One of the "Crazies"
