Dead ground
Military TermSTANAG Level 2
Definition
Definition
An area of ground that cannot be seen from a particular observation point.
"The enemy used the dead ground to approach the position undetected."
How This Term Is Used
This is standard operational vocabulary that appears across situation reports, briefings, and orders. Candidates preparing for STANAG 6001 should be able to both recognise this term when listening or reading, and use it accurately in their own written reports and spoken responses.
Practice
Fill in the blank:
"The enemy used the _____ to approach the position undetected."
Answer: Dead ground
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