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US Marine Brent Downing posted this video to show off camouflage skills
He is an expert in camouflage techniques and runs a YouTube channel
use foliage to disguise and protect themselves from elements
Can you spot him before he emerges from the different terrains?

By Keiligh Baker for MailOnline

Published: 15:13 EST, 23 February 2016 | Updated: 17:37 EST, 23 February 2016

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Nestled among the foliage, a camouflaged killer hides in plain sight.

US Marine Brent Downing has shown just how scarily effective good camouflage can be in allowing military reconnaissance experts to go unobserved as they hide in different terrains.

The military use foliage to disguise their outline and protect their head from the elements, and they do not carry anything shiny or straight as both will scream ‘man-made!’ in a natural environment.

Can you spot the hidden serviceman? US Marine Brent Downing posted the video to show just how effective good camouflage can be in allowing reconnaissance experts to go unobserved as they hide in different terrains

Then they make sure all their gear is easily to hand, as any sort of movement greatly increases the chance of detection.

Marines - and soldiers - then keep their blood moving by flexing fingers and toes, and rocking their body as slowly as possible over the day and they keep their mind alert by scanning the ground.

Mr Downing, an expert in camouflage techniques, has used his YouTube channel to showcase his 'Camouflage Effectiveness Series' in which he documents techniques from the military around the world.

He said: 'In my previous videos we have looked at the effectiveness of different types of camouflage patterns and their ability to blend into certain environments.

There he is: In the video, nestled among the foliage, this camouflaged would-be killer hides in plain sight

'In this video I'll talk about everything from camouflaging your face, to your weapon, and even the pack on your back.

'Individual camouflaging techniques can increase your survivability on the battle field by reducing the ability of the enemy to visually detect you.'

Where's he gone: Downing camouflages his face, his weapon, and even the pack on his back

Revealed: Downing, an expert in camouflage techniques, has used his YouTube channel to showcase his 'Camouflage Effectiveness Series' in which he documents techniques from the military around the world