Visibility of Objects
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Section titled “Translated text”The following exercises, in addition to developing visual acuity and observance, aim to teach how lighting, color, background, the size of an object, and whether it is stationary or moving affect its visibility—that is, how easily or difficult it is to distinguish.
Two patrols stand facing each other with signaling flags at a distance of several hundred paces and present as observation targets several Scouts of the same height, always all at the same distance from the opponent. Each time, the whites set up the targets, and the reds observe. After the observation is complete, a prearranged signal is given with the flag, and the patrols switch roles.
a) Two Scouts stand: one in the sun, the other in the shade; the latter is less visible. Conclusion: during reconnaissance, avoid standing in the sun.
b) One Scout, dressed in white, stands against a very bright background (e.g., a house wall) in such a way that he casts no shadow; a second, dressed in black, stands against the same background; a third, dressed in black, stands against greenery; a fourth and fifth stand there as well, one in a gray-green Scout uniform and the other dressed in white. Each will notice the differences in the clarity of the target and conclude that one should stand against a background similar to one’s clothing, and in any case, never against the sky (e.g., on the top of a hill).
c) One stands, another kneels, a third lies down, all close to each other, dressed the same, and against the same background. The third is the least visible; therefore, in a pinch, try to make yourself as small a target as possible.
d) Against the same background and in the same clothing, one Scout stands or lies still, while the other walks, kneels, etc. Then both disappear and reappear, but the first appears and disappears slowly, while the second does so quickly. Conclusion: if they are looking in your direction, do not move; and if you must, move slowly.
Scan source: Polona / National Library of Poland, marked “Public domain”. View scan — PDF pages 86–87.
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Section titled “Metadata”- Type: game
- Traits: Not stated in the source
- Source: Zygmunt Wyrobek, Harcerz w polu: zabawy i gry terenowe (1946)
- Printed pages: 80–81 / PDF 86–87
- Digital edition: Digital edition · Source record
- Open the edition at the relevant page: p. 80
- Read the source text: hwp-019