INTERVISIBILITY

AIM
To explain how to use intervisibility in order that it can be employed correctly during training and on operations

INTERVISIBILITY
Intervisibility is a technique used to identify whether or not a location can be seen from another location without having to visit the ground

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PLOTTING THE GROUND

Plot the ground in order to see what the ground actually looks like before adding; Buildings & towers Woods Other features

Mark each contour onto the paper

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Produce a graph which shows height and distance

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Mark a dot for each contour height in accordance with its distance

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Join the dots together to create a single line

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Check for buildings and trees and include estimate of height

You are to establish an OP at A and want to overwatch B

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Conclusion: No, this is not possible

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