The WLR are a combat multiplier, and are critical to success of any operations. Ensuring that these assets are adequately protected can be the difference between a successful mission and failure. Because of the system capabilities and what they bring to fight, WLR are highly susceptible to an array of enemy attacks. As discussed under troops in mission variables, security of the WLR cannot be overlooked. Sections must take full advantage of natural terrain such as a screening crest, slope of the ground, and tunneling. These natural terrain features will assist with denying enemy observations of the WLR, detection of the WLR with enemy EW assets, and the reduction of side lobe produce by the WLR. Choosing positions with natural or existing cover
