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What is an archaic tactic specifically? Buddy pairs within a fire team are archaic? Explain, and if you think buddy pairs are archaic, or whatever it is that is archaic, explain what you think is better, with reference to this article and the original one that it followed on from.
Lee has not seen any of these comments, but he will be here tonight, and I will let him know that he didn't get the memo on tactics. He is a fairly recent USMC combat veteran of multiple deployments, I'm not sure of the date of his latest deployment, but it was considerably later than 2004 after 4 years service.
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The concept of having to stay with the same pairs and not being able to adjust is archaic.
- I'm not sure of the date of his latest deployment, but it was considerably later than 2004 after 4 years service.
(you're still trying to dick measure, now with someone else's dick?!? Discuss like an adult or leave...)
From FM 7-8:
2-1. MISSION TACTICS
Mission tactics is the term used to describe the exercise of command authority by a leader. Mission tactics
places the relationship of command, control, and communications in proper perspective by emphasizing
the predominance of command. This emphasis on command, rather than control, provides for initiative,
the acceptance of risk, and the rapid seizure of opportunities on the battlefield. Mission tactics can be
viewed as freedom of action for the leader to execute his mission in the way he sees fit, rather than being
told how to do it. Mission tactics reinforced by the knowledge of the higher commander's intent and
focused on a main effort establishes the necessary basis for small-unit leadership.
a. The philosophy of mission tactics extends throughout all levels of command. Leaders must be provided
the maximum freedom to command and have imposed on them only the control necessary to synchronize
mission accomplishment. Sometimes leaders must issue specific instructions. Normally, this is necessary
when the unit's actions must be synchronized with other actions. Mission tactics, as a command
philosophy, recognizes the many tools available to the leader, but emphasizes that there is no substitute for
the personal element of command.
b. Execution of mission tactics requires initiative, resourcefulness, and imagination. Initiative must be
driven by the commander's intent, not merely by a desire for independent action. Leaders must be
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resourceful enough to adapt to situations as they are, not as they were expected to be.