Theory & Practice…

“In theory, there should be no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is.” William T. Harbaugh Advertisements

Performance: Practice Makes Better

Research Paper Title Effect of Practice on Performance and Pacing Strategies During an Exercise Circuit Involving Load Carriage. Background Pacing is critical for athletic endeavours, and the strategies used by athletes are often modified after practice. The importance of practice when completing occupational assessments has been established; however, the effect of load carriage and discrete… Read More

14/08/201730/07/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Today vs Tomorrow…

“Tomorrows battle is won during today’s practice.” Samurai maxim

08/03/201606/03/2016 by Andrew Marshall

Relationships: Tactical Adaptation & Operational Performance

Research Paper Title Tactical Adaptation in Combined Arms Warfare. Abstract What is the true nature of tactical adaptation in combined arms warfare, and what is its relationship with operational performance? This analysis tests the hypothesis that wartime tactical adaptation delivers advantages that decisively cause operational victory or prevent operational defeat, and does not simply limit the costs of… Read More

29/02/201628/02/2016 by Andrew Marshall

Soldiering: Training & Practice

“This was what proper soldiering was about. Training men for war, and then, if need be, putting that training into practice.” (Scarrow, 2015, p.60). Reference Scarrow, S. (2015) Britannia. London: Headline Publishing Group.

28/01/201623/01/2016 by Andrew Marshall

Military Theory vs Practice…

“Macro shook his head. ‘No need for the theory when you know the practice. Same as anything in life.’ ‘Spoken like a soldier’” (Scarrow, 2014, p.23) Scarrow, S. (2014) Brothers in Blood. New York, NY: The Overlook Press.