What do you think of this meme on our tactics?

2015-12-07T22:45:47-05:00

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 7 at 2015 10:47 PM

2015-12-07T22:47:35-05:00

It's funny. Improvisation is important, but only masters of disciplined execution can improvise effectively time after time.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Dec 7 at 2015 11:20 PM

2015-12-07T23:20:14-05:00

SPC John Canning, GEN George Patton had his own ideas regarding practice/tactics, and for the most part, he was quite successful. Some of his better known quotes are:
"Fixed fortifications are monuments to man's stupidity."
"Some goddamn fool once said that flanks have got to be secure. Since then sonofabitches all over the globe have been guarding their flanks. I don't agree with that. My flanks are something for the enemy to worry about, not me. Before he finds out where my flanks are, I'll be cutting the bastard's throat."

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 7 at 2015 11:35 PM

2015-12-07T23:35:57-05:00

"It's so crazy it just might work!!!" right before, "Dude, hold my beer..."

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Dec 7 at 2015 11:47 PM

2015-12-07T23:47:00-05:00

The Brits will attest to that certainly being their experience with revolutionary citizens defending themselves against 'da Crown'. Masters of discipline as they marched in their bright red coats into the 'kill zones' of American guerilla warfare.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Dec 8 at 2015 12:01 AM

2015-12-08T00:01:03-05:00

SPC John Canning pretty much true, never underestimate the ingenuity of the American soldier!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 7:51 AM

2015-12-08T07:51:47-05:00

wrong wrong wrong.... :) It is decentralized military control that is confusing to them. They can't understand how can one achieve a military's goal without telling them how to achieve it. It may seem normal to us, for them is like, they are in chaos!!! There isn't any control at all!!!

That is the different then ... now? I don't know.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 8 at 2015 12:17 PM

2015-12-08T12:17:22-05:00

Very much of war is unpredictable, therefore, we understand flexibility is needed as long as actions meet Commander's Intent. The enemy and terrain will bring uncertainty. Commanders intent allows us in bad wars to transfer the objectives to all the soldiers as the chain of command becomes decimated.

Response by PO3 Sherry Thornburg made Dec 8 at 2015 6:23 PM

2015-12-08T18:23:02-05:00

yes, I've heard all of these and it can be sooo true.
WWII, we were always getting accused of making things up along the way.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Dec 8 at 2015 6:29 PM

2015-12-08T18:29:45-05:00

We had this meme hanging in my small group classroom at ILE....

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 4:05 PM

2015-12-09T16:05:53-05:00

just have to out g the g's