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Originally Posted by HOLLiS
IAs a Marine, I did not need to know why, I need to carry out my orders as best I can. .
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Well actually we want all our SF troops to know not only why but what the commander's intent is a couple of echelons above and below when possible. When everything turns south the original game plan may no longer be feasible and our folks need to have all the requisite information available to make decisions and carry on the effort using intelligent initiative. You see our job is not about following orders but accomplishing the mission when the orders originally issued no longer make sense to meet the commander's intent.
Jack Moroney-strong beliver that in the fog of war it is often more prudent to ask for forgiveness for your troops after the act than having them bogged down waiting for permission to act when lives are at stake