Decoy (device)

A Decoy is a device that, once set, causes a wooden, two-dimensional soldier to pop up and fool the enemy temporarily by kicking it.

History
During the 1974 Peace Walker Incident, the Militaires Sans Frontieres procured design specs for the Decoy while attempting to escape the Aldea los Despiertos from a clearing squad. They later developed it and made various improvements via MSF's R&D Team to increase its strength.

In-game description
"A life-sized, man-shaped decoy made of wood. It can be used to distract the enemy's attention, but the enemy will see through it immediately when they get close enough. Don't expect to rely on it too much - it is, after all, just a piece of wood."

- Decoy description from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker