Which one among the following is not a natural cover from fire in fiel

Which one among the following is not a natural cover from fire in fieldcraft and tactics?

Ravine
Hollow
Bush
Reverse slope
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
In fieldcraft and tactics, natural cover provides protection from enemy fire, while natural concealment hides you from observation. Ravines, hollows, and reverse slopes are terrain features that can offer significant protection from direct fire, thus serving as natural cover. A bush primarily offers concealment (hiding from view) but provides very little, if any, protection from bullets. Therefore, a bush is the option that is *least* likely to be considered natural *cover* compared to the others, which are primarily terrain features offering protection. While a bush is a natural feature, its role is more about concealment than cover.
Cover protects from fire; concealment hides from observation. Ravines, hollows, and reverse slopes offer significant cover. Bushes primarily offer concealment with minimal cover.
Effective fieldcraft involves using terrain and vegetation to gain an advantage, combining elements that offer both cover and concealment whenever possible. However, the distinction between the two is crucial.
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