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Simon shares, “Tracking can be almost magical. Recognizing subtle changes—bent leaves, footprints, even the presence of insects—takes practice. It’s about building a mental picture of the enemy’s movement and anticipating their actions.” He stresses that technology, while useful, cannot replace human skills like smell, visual cues, and intuition.
Billy adds, “Most of what we do involves understanding the environment and the sign left behind. GPS can help, but the real magic is in reading the ground and recognizing patterns—something only trained humans can achieve.”