Hiding Mode - In A Tank

[user1000]

When you select a hide selection on a tank, you can either do it with the tank unbuttoned or buttoned. I assume they are hiding inside their tank with vision slits and hatches closed. Is this true? And..

 

A. What is the difference between the two modes?

Edited August 12, 2015 by user1000

[DEB8]

Strangely, the rules ( CM2 : under Appendix B - Orders, Special orders , Hide/Unhide ) say that this represents ( the vehicle ) keeping it's engine idle ( and does NOT represent the crew hiding inside the tank) ! I guess a quieter Tank is harder to spot if in ( say ) a Wood !!

[ It also notes that trying to hide a Tiger Tank in an open field is not a good idea ! } 

[Erwin]

On 5/12/2016 at 11:02 AM, DEB8 said:

this represents ( the vehicle ) keeping it's engine idle ( and does NOT represent the crew hiding inside the tank)

This is correct interpretation.

What I vaguely recall is that may also reduce the crew's spotting ability, but am not sure about that.  Hiding certainly reduces the spotting ability of leg units.