You have to establish a CISF post in one of the mines areas where the

You have to establish a CISF post in one of the mines areas where the CISF is deployed. Several things have to be kept in mind in the process. Which one of the following is not one of them ?

The post should be on dominating ground from where there is a good line of fire
The post should be at a place where communication and road link is good
The post should be at a place where water is available close by
The post should be visible to all
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
The correct answer is D) The post should be visible to all. While presence might be a deterrent, making a security post easily visible to *all*, including potential adversaries, compromises its security and tactical advantage. Posts are often located for optimal observation and defense, which may involve some degree of concealment or strategic positioning rather than overt visibility to the general public or potential threats.
Establishing a security post involves considering both tactical/security aspects and logistical/operational needs. Tactical considerations include vantage point (dominating ground), field of fire, and security from attack (which is hindered by being overtly visible). Logistical considerations include accessibility (road link), communication capability, and basic amenities like water. Overt visibility to everyone is generally not a primary consideration and can be counterproductive for security.
A, B, and C represent valid considerations for establishing a security post in an operational area like a mine. Dominating ground provides tactical superiority; good communication and road links ensure operational efficiency and support; and water availability is a basic logistical necessity for personnel. Making the post “visible to all” makes it an easy target and reduces the element of surprise in observation or response.
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