Quote Originally Posted by wm View Post
We hear on other threads about the "learning curve" issue associated with unit rotations. Perhaps a solution would be to bolt on a newly arrived maneuver company to an existing intel cell that has been in country for 6 months or so. In other words, stagger rotations so that either the maneuver unit or its supporting intel team has enough time on station to bring the other element up to speed on the AO's peculiarities. I doubt a 2-week right seat ride during a RIP/TOA would be adequate.
My intention in advocating discussion of Bolt On Int Cells is to prevent the absorption of Infanteers into the "I" side of life. I can't see the difference between an Int Cell and any other attached arm. What is more if there was dedicated Sub-unit Intel grouping they could develop a deeper skills set.