An automobile driver in a city uses this technique as he moves along a street or series of streets, guiding on intersections or features such as stores and parks. These routes must be capable of sustaining the travel of the vehicle or vehicles, should be relatively direct, and should be easy to follow. In a typical move, the navigator determines his location, determines the location of his objective, notes the position of both on his map, and then selects a route between the two. Avoid skylining, select key terrain for overwatch positions, and select concealed routes. Use the easiest possible route and bypass difficult terrain.
Tactical surprise is achieved by doing the unexpected.
Try to select an axis or corridor instead of a specific route. Use Terrain Features as Checkpoints. These must be easily recognizable in the light and weather conditions and at the speed at which you will move. You should be able to find a terrain feature from your location that can be recognized from almost anywhere and used as a guide. An example is checkpoint 2, the church, and checkpoint 3, the orchard, in Figure 12-2 .