Quote Originally Posted by JMA View Post
First, don't introduce new troops (FNGs) directly into battle. Rather attach a full platoon or company from an experienced unit the unit can be rotated for training and the assimilation of replacements in a structured manner.
IIRC a successful approach was to give easy missions to green troops first. A battalion would do the job of a platoon, a company would do the job of a platoon and finally platoons would be expected to do their job. Not sure about the first step, though.
Anyway, the idea was to create confidence and experience under most favourable conditions - an acclimatisation to battle.