5 - Movement Basics: Stay Low, Move Smart

Move with purpose and protection. Posture, cover use, spacing, and noise discipline keep you alive and keep the team whole.

How you move matters more than how fast you go. Good movement reduces exposure, keeps teammates protected, and preserves options. Recruits must learn posture and discipline before anything flashy.

1. Posture First

• Keep a stable, balanced posture that lets you react — not rigid, not collapsed. Not to high, not to low.

• Lower center of gravity helps control recoil, aim and balance; standing upright makes you an easy target.

• Move like you expect contact; position yourself so you can stop, see, and act without fumbling.

Proper posture is the base of every safe and effective action, work a lot on your upper body positioning and foot work.

2. Use Cover, Not Just Concealment

• Treat objects on the field as protection, not decoration. Move from one protective position to the next. keep your gun poiting where you look when you move.

• Avoid standing in the open when cover is available — even partial cover reduces risk.

Small changes in where you place yourself change whether a mistake costs the team.

3. Spacing and Team Movement

• Maintain sensible spacing so teammates don’t block each other or create easy gaps.

• Don’t crowd; don’t trail too far. Keep positions that allow both cover and mutual support.

Proper spacing prevents friendly interference and keeps cross-cover possible.

4. Quiet Discipline

• Move deliberately to minimize noise: catch straps, secure loose gear, step with purpose, step first with your heel, then with your toes.

• If you make noise, acknowledge it on the radio or with a short call so teammates know you didn’t just vanish.

Noise gives away intent. Discipline keeps the team’s plan from unwinding.

5. Eyes Up, Plan Ahead

• Look where you’re going, not just at your feet. Read exits, sightlines, and likely obstacles before you move.

• Think one step ahead: where will you be after this movement, and who’s covering the angles you leave?

Anticipation prevents surprises and gives your teammates predictable timing.

6. Rehearse the Basics

• Practice movement drills slowly until posture, spacing, and noise discipline are automatic.

• Small repeated habits beat last-minute coaching. Train the basics until they are second nature.

Muscle memory reduces hesitation and keeps the team smooth under pressure. More hours invested is equal better results.

Final Word

Movement is prevention, not show. Stay balanced, use cover, keep spacing, move quietly, and always plan the next position before you leave the current one. If you can’t do the basics cleanly, don’t rush the advanced stuff — the team depends on it.