Guys you've got some really great responses and I thank you. I have the idea I will turn these thread into a living document with the intent to have something that can be a "crib sheet" to print out as a reference.
I will summarize this in the top thread as we go along
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Question for you guys:
Let's say the site has a 5k watt generator that we will encase in sandbags and a hut (to deaden the sound) and attach a muffler to (to deaden the sound). And a few hundred gallons of fuel (300) and
8-10 Sears-type 1000watt tripod arrays.
Let's say we are NOT running the generator on a normal basis to conserve precious fuel as well as maintain OPSEC.
The question is: what would be the best response to DUSK or NIGHT contact at 1) hearing intense gunfire at the adjacent neighbors property or 2) at our own perimeter?
Fire the genset and light the perimeter? Or hold off????
What would be the best tactical location for these light arrays? Some hidden up in a tree? Lets say there was unlimited extension cordage available.
I figure once we fire up the light arrays, they become targets themselves.