Define 'Hiding' in camouflage.

• A. Removing the object from view using obstructions
• B. Making the object appear similar to its background without direct screening
• C. Complete concealment of a person or object by physical screening
• D. Blending the object with the surrounding environment

Answer: (C)

Hiding in camouflage means placing a barrier between you and the observer so the target cannot be seen at all. It relies on complete concealment achieved through physical screening—like walls, screens, or dense cover that blocks the line of sight. This is different from blending with the background, which relies on color, texture, and shape to merge with the surroundings rather than creating a true barrier. It’s also different from making something look like the background without a screen, which is deception by appearance rather than by blocking view. So the essence is full concealment by a physical barrier.