Nor, I would add, does that argument address what,
specifically, we do in fact do -- or don't do -- with the equipment available. Conjecture by theorists is perfectly fine and can be an enjoyable and interesting read. Comments with specifics by those serving are an entirely different thing. They have to be careful, the rest of us do not have that constraint.
Not only the potential actual use of equipment or organizational TTP should be considered but any statements made that may be taken out of context and applied in a propaganda mode should be avoided by those in uniform. The rest of us don't have to heed that; whether we should is another matter...
Recall the first item in the ROE; (LINK) "No discussions of current ops that may disadvantage lawful combatants." Disadvantage is a very broad term...
I don't think you've erred, certainly not to my recollection. I was
just trying to point out why RTK and some others don't comment on some threads.
That comment of mine wasn't pointed at you, it was just an idle and generic reminder. No need for you to have deleted anything... :)
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Originally Posted by
Norfolk
Understood. I had deliberately avoided discussing related matters to put information from said attachment into a useable tactical context. The attachment has been deleted forthwith.
I have not been in uniform for some time now.
RTK is a Cavalryman, they don't have antennae,
they have ESP with a 600km range. :D
organisation and distance
I have read with great interest your thread and feel you need oriental perspective too. Here is what we think in the Asian region:
Area of Operational Influence(AOPIN) = Reach of Ground Forces (REAGROF) x Target engagement range of
Fire Support Systems (TERFSS)
Hence the frontage and depth is governed by AOPIN. The Organization is built upon smallest subunit capable of limited independent operations. It may be squad (4) or section (8-10). The smallest frontage x depth covered is 50 m2 for the squad. The entire hierarchy is built upon it as triad or quad aggregation for command and control. The dispersion is a factor of communication, surveillance and target acquisition as well as logistics. Hope it solves some of your issues. I would like to be associated with you since I am a researcher too as long as I am cited appropriately.:p