Yep, the epistemology of US/UK thoughts on patrols and patrolling is one that essentially says the Patrols are some type of optional or specialist activity. Most manuals still have a separate section or chapter on "Patrols" or "Patrols and Ambushes" as though they are somehow distinct from Attack and Defence. Most armies are still stuck in a WW1 mindset.Originally Posted by Ken White
Infinity Journal "I don't care if this works in practice. I want to see it work in theory!"
- The job of the British Army out here is to kill or capture Communist Terrorists in Malaya.
- If we can double the ratio of kills per contact, we will soon put an end to the shooting in Malaya.
Sir Gerald Templer, foreword to the "Conduct of Anti-Terrorist Operations in Malaya," 1958 Edition
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