“Good tactics have saved more lives than good marksmanship.” Accredited to Charles Heal (2012) References Heal, C.S. (2012). Field Command [Kindle Edition]. Brooklyn, NY: Lantern Books . Fred on Sun (2015) The Newhall Incident: Failure, Adaptation and Success…Or Lost Opportunity? Published in the latest ITOA News. Available from World Wide Web: http://www.lesc.net/blog/newhall-incident-failure-adaptation-and-success%E2%80%A6or-lost-opportunity. [Accessed: 11 December, 2016].
Know the difference between tactics and strategy. In simple terms tactics are short-term actions that bring a benefit; strategy is broader and about putting yourself in a better overall position, even if there is nothing to be gained immediately. The best commanders in the military and life are good at both. Points to note You… Read More
“In peace we concentrate so much on tactics that we are apt to forget that it is merely the handmaiden of strategy.” (Liddell Hart, 1944, p.48) Captain Sir Basil Liddell Hart (1895 to 1970). Commonly known throughout most of his career as Captain B. H. Liddell Hart, was an English soldier, military historian and military… Read More
“The most rigid barrier to truth is the assumption you already have it.” Unknown Also presented as: “The only true barrier to truth is the presumption that you already have it.” “The only certain barrier to truth is the presumption that you already have it.”
“Do not confuse simple with ease. Simplicity requires effort.” Unknown From a military perspective, common doctrine, training, tactics, techniques and procedures can simplify work and, hopefully, ease the execution of operations. As defined by Microsoft: “Simplicity, when correctly applied, results in ease of use. But simplicity and ease of use are not the same concepts.… Read More
“Success is the flash of an idea, followed by equal parts of thought and action.” Unknown
“Hope is a great companion, but a poor planner.” Unknown
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