While establishing an observation post, several precautions are taken. Which one of the following is not one of them ?
Select a place from where you can see everything without being seen yourself
The observation post should be lower than the area that is to be observed
The observation post should be at a point where it can be reached easily and from where you can move out quickly
The observation post should be far from the skyline
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
Principles of establishing an observation post (OP) include maximizing observation capabilities while minimizing the risk of detection and ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of the observer. Key considerations are concealment (seeing without being seen), elevation (for good vantage point), accessibility (for deployment and withdrawal), and avoiding silhouetting against the horizon (skyline).