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Master the art of leading infantry patrols with practical, problem‑based lessons you can apply on the map.
This edition emphasizes hands‑on study, showing how to plan, execute, and review patrols through real‑world scenarios. It favors disciplined practice with maps, pencil, and paper over casual reading, helping readers build solid tactical judgment.
Content is organized around concrete problems and clear solutions that illustrate core principles in infantry and cavalry operations. The text guides you through choosing the right force size, selecting routes, and maintaining concealment, while offering thoughtful discussions that compare alternative approaches. It stresses independent thinking and careful analysis, reinforcing that good tactics require effort and precise execution.
- How to decide the appropriate patrol size for observation and stealth.
- Strategies for safe, effective movement and concealment in varied terrain.
- How to evaluate solutions and learn from discussions that follow each problem.
- Practice with maps and routes to strengthen practical tactical reasoning.
Ideal for students of military art and field training, as well as readers seeking structured, map‑based tactical instruction.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents tactical principles and problems for military officers at the garrison level who are just starting their tactical studies. The author, a former instructor at the Army Service School and Army School of the Line, presents a series of problems encountered by infantry and cavalry patrols, as well as combined arms operations. These problems are examined with an emphasis on leadership, security, and the application of sound tactical principles. This book is significant for being among the earliest American works on the subject of tactics and remains a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of infantry and cavalry tactics in the United States Army. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332202881_0
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