Don't need to read it. I spend a lot of time pointing out why what in the manual is complete rubbish. Most of what is wrong today is because of what is written in the manual.Originally Posted by JMA
Siting a FOB is predicated on completely different conditions to the "conduct" of defensive operation against a combined arms enemy. IF the AFM you cite, does not make that clear, then it is just wrong. - like a great deal of British AFMs.
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
Wilf, that you have strong opinions on certain matters does not necessarily make you correct (I assume you realise this).
I'm not sure what your military service and counter insurgency credentials are but I suggest that you may be making to bold a use of the red pen.
The Brits normally place the following in the Preface:
So where does the problem lie? With the doctrine or the military judgement of commanders on the ground?"The subject matter contained within this publication is authoritative. However, its application is a matter of military judgement."
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