Studies in Applied Tactics, Vol. 1: Guide for Officers Preparing for Tactical Examinations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Karl Von Donat

 
9780267660841: Studies in Applied Tactics, Vol. 1: Guide for Officers Preparing for Tactical Examinations (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267660847 ISBN 13: 9780267660841
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical tactics for exams and real-world command.

This concise guide helps officers learn how to turn knowledge into clear, actionable orders under pressure.

Grounded in real exam scenarios, the book introduces a three-part approach: first, a systematic process of development that surveys terrain, maps, and forces; then, the production of concise orders; and finally, testing why those orders work. It emphasizes clarity, speed, and the ability to justify decisions, with step-by-step examples showing how to translate understanding into written directives that can be executed on the map and in the field.

  • How to read terrain and map features for tactical decisions
  • How to structure and write precise orders that troops can follow quickly
  • How to justify plans and anticipate counterarguments in an exam
  • How to apply these methods to different drill, ground, and weather scenarios

Ideal for readers preparing for military examinations or seeking a practical framework for applied tactics.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267660847
ISBN 13 
9780267660841
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
136

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