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 happen in the environment that makes the skill intelligible. Tape drills break perception-action coupling and remove the meaning for movement. If I want to teach someone how to slice a […]
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, static targets, and rehearsed checklists, offer little preparation for the fluid, non-linear interactions that define real combat. When a squad encounters moving civilians, unexpected weather shifts, or an adaptive enemy, […]
On Operations A Review
(Disclaimer: Naval Institute Press provided me with a review copy of On Operations by B.A. Friedman) „What are the levels of war, and why are they important?” was one of the first questions I asked myself when I started to study war and human conflict. I found conflicting answers and could not make sense of […]
