Somewhat in support in this is the British manual 'Keeping the Peace' Part 2 - Tactics and Training - 1963.
Which leads onto David's question...332. Leadership and battle discipline.. Fighting an underground enemy probably requires a higher standard of junior leadership than any other type of warfare yet experienced. ... Command often has to be decentralized and the training of junior commanders must, therefore, be directed towards giving them the ability and confidence to make sound decisions and act on their own initiative.
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