Definition
The act of exposing your silhouette against the horizon, making yourself an obvious target. A fundamental tactical error taught on day one but somehow still happens.
Example Usage
Don't skyline yourself on that ridgeline—move along the military crest instead.
Origin
Basic infantry tactics and movement terminology
Fun Fact
Skylining yourself is such a basic mistake that it's often used metaphorically to describe any obvious, amateur error.
Source: Infantry tactics and field craft
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