“Avoid [military] assignments which may result in the use of your name for roads and buildings.” Unknown
Military Assignments & Personal Glory
Tactics: Defeated & Confused
“Good tactics not only leave your enemy defeated, but confused!” General Al Gray (29th Commandant of the US Marine Corps, 1987-1991).
You Can Agree or Disagree, but Believe
“Whether people agree with you or not, is not as important as whether they believe you.” Unknown In a military context, it is important that personnel trust their commander is going to do/or is doing the right thing.
War Philosophy: Science, Art or Trade
“War is a science for those who are outstanding; an art for mediocrities; a trade for ignoramuses.” Frederick II, aka Frederick the Great (1712 to 1786) The King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, he is renowned for his reorganisation of the Prussian Army and military victories.
Profession: Warriors & Students
“The most formidable warriors are students of their profession.” General Al Gray (29th Commandant of the US Marine Corps, 1987-1991).
Fog of War: Natural or Self-Created?
“Errors of judgement there must be in war, and few would cavil at them, especially those due to the fog of war. But it is different when the fog is self-created by confused thought and limited study.” Captain Sir Basil Liddell Hart (1895 to 1970) Commonly known throughout most of his career as Captain B.… Read More
Linking Trade, Luck & Skill
“Never trade luck for skill.” Unknown
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 