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ilhan_akshual

The Role You Make Safe

A squad leader is never only one thing. In relation to his soldiers, he is a leader. In relation to his platoon commander, he is

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Fieldnotes
ilhan_akshual

The Wall Is Not Decoration

Tape drills are often defended as a simple way to introduce movement. But if the purpose is to explain a skill, then the explanation should

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Enjoyment is not a Bonus

A common mistake in exercise programs is treating enjoyment as secondary. The real goal is often framed as discipline, toughness, pain tolerance, or external accountability.

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Small-Unit Actions as Dynamic Systems
Tactics
ilhan_akshual

Small-Unit Actions as Dynamic Systems

In an era defined by asymmetric threats, urban sprawl, and rapidly evolving technologies, the modern battlefield defies predictability. Traditional training paradigms, built around fixed-room layouts,

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Wargames
ilhan_akshual

Ender’s Game and Military Training

In the pursuit of preparing soldiers for the demands of modern conflict, military training has increasingly embraced simulation, scenario-based exercises, and experiential learning. Yet few

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