Tactics Science or Art?

1. Tactics Science or Art?

2. OBE IntelRep “Neglected Sciences” 9 Direct Support 2/3 Rule Constraints MOOSEMUSS Economy of Force Abilene Paradox Crisis Decisionmaking Deconfliction Orientation ROE Situation Awareness Deliberate Plan Assumptions Management By Exception Initiative SALUTE Tactics Trip Wires Objective Density Key Terrain Asymmetric Strategy Main Effort Groupthink Planning Guidance Precedent Decisionmaking Intelligence Paradox Crisis SOP C2 Physiological Diversion Course of Action KOCOA Tightly Coupled SWOT Warning Order Enfilade Mass EMON Offense C4 Competing Interests Intelligence Estimate C3 Specified Tasks Friction Alert Order Satisficing Strategy Mobility Nine Principles of War Center of Gravity Boyd’s Cycle Risk Deceptive Diversion Tempo Commander’s Intent Concept of Operation Hasty Plan Silence is Consent Incremental Decisionmaking General Support Decision Points Focus of Effort IntelSum Terrain Analysis Defilade Critical Vulnerability OODA Loop Event Horizon Essential Elements of Information Heuristics Mission Tasking Avenues of Approach Other Intelligence Requirements C4I Maneuver Devil’s Advocate Implied Tasks Execute Order Info Fusion SMEAC Critical Capabilities Fog Loosely Coupled Pincer Frag Order Restraints Command & Control Expressed Consent End State Commanding Terrain Management by Default Conflict Envelopment IPB Combined Arms Tactical Dilemma Contingency Plan Flexibility Implied Objective Hammer and Anvil Critical Requirements

3. The most formidable warriors are students of their profession!General Al Gray 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps 8 2 X= 4 X = ? Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets Lt. General George S. Patton United States Army

4. We justify our tactics with smoke, mirrors, myths and magic The average law enforcement tactician would be hard put to quote a single source, theory or doctrine to justify their decisions In the medical field, most law enforcement tacticians would be the functional equivalent of witch doctors There is tactical science that will support sound planning and decision making Shaman, Wizards Myths & Magic 7

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6. Accountants study math, doctors and nurses study medicine, weather forecasters study meteorology Tactical science dates back to at least500 B.C. Besides books, many military manuals and “lessons learned” are free on the Internet Tactical Science 6

7. Forces a command staff to: Implicitly trust subordinates (who may not be any more enlightened!) Make decisions without being aware of supporting doctrine(indigestion or stomach cancer?) Civil liability coupled with an inadequate defense (when no one is an expert, anyone can be!) Potential tactical fiascoes in Biblical proportions!(Ruby Ridge, Waco, M.O.V.E, and others less well-known) Consequences of Ignorance 4

8. There is Nothing More Practical Than a Good Theory 3 Knowledge allows us to start, not at the beginning, but where the experts left off! ~Carl Lewin Problem Solution Training Experience Education The “wisdom of the ages” is expressed as doctrine, concepts, theories, precepts, tenets, adages, dictums, heuristics, axioms, principles, laws, and proverbs

9. Training Provides skills Instills confidence Improves methods Fosters expertise&proficiency Teaches how to do thingsbetter This is a Science Course! 2 Education Provides knowledge Explains importance Improves understanding Fosters ingenuity & adaptability Teaches whether we’re doing the right things

10. A Whitman’s Sampler of Tactical Science 1

11. Questions?