What term describes anything that hides you from enemy observation?

• A. Concealment
• B. Camouflage
• C. Cover
• D. SMEAC

Answer: (A)

Concealment means anything that hides you from enemy observation. It focuses on staying unseen rather than withstanding fire. For example, darkness, smoke, or a position where your silhouette isn’t visible helps keep you hidden. Camouflage is a related idea—the technique of blending your appearance with the surroundings to avoid detection—so it supports concealment but isn’t the exact term for the act of being hidden. Cover is about physical protection from enemy fire; something you can be behind that may also obscure sight, but its primary purpose is protection, not simply staying unseen. SMEAC is unrelated here, as it’s a format for orders and briefing. So the best term for hiding from observation is concealment.