Keep your breathing in sync with the rhythm of the terrain, not the noise you want to avoid. Move in small, deliberate steps, use the ground as a muffler—rock or mud will absorb your footfalls. If you need to shoot, pause for a second, take the shot, then move before the echo returns. Always have a preplanned route; if you know where the noise will come from, you can avoid it entirely. And remember, a silent hand is still the most lethal weapon you have.

Sounds solid. Stick to the plan, keep your steps light, and let the trail do the talking. If it gets noisy, just remember: the quietest operator wins.

Good. Stick to the plan and stay methodical. If something shifts, adjust in the same precise way. A quiet step can hit harder than any shout.