Cover (military)

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In military combat cover can either refer to a barrier (usually already at the scene of battle) which can be used for protection or concealment, or it can refer to the shielding or protection of persons on the battlefield (usually on the move) by those with either superior training/equipment, or in a more secure position. Cover can be debris, trees, rocks, buildings, rubble, and anything else material depending on the situation. An example of mobile cover is the tank, soldiers can take cover behind the tank when needed and the tank can move with the infantry.

In some military services (especially in the U.S.), a hat is sometimes referred to officially as a cover, as in "Soldier, remove your cover!" or "You're not in uniform without your cover."

[edit] See also

• Defilade
• Hull-down