The Roles and Weapons with the Squad

[Uboat509]

The binary orgsnization was pioneered by the Italians in WWII, in larger echelons, but for very simalier tactics. They found that the structure and tactic left them predictable and unable to truly "maneuver". Thw Army "base of fire" squad concept suffers the same failings. It makes sense at a glance, but IMHO does not work well.
Reed

I'm not sure that any problems that the Italians had in WWII were due to their tactics so much as their general lack of competence. The tactic has generally worked well for me when properly executed but what is the alternative?

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