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All of these are important, and the oft repeated basic 3 "shoot, move, communicate" are elemental. I would argue "plan" is pretty important too. They build on each-other and complement, but I would argue they layer, and one is the base. If you had to pick only one as the most important for you or a fellow Service Member to be capable of, which would it be?
The images are intended to represent each to some degree.
The images are intended to represent each to some degree.
Shooting (Sport)
Professionalism
Fitness
Communications
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I say Communication. Without it your move in the wrong direction your plan will not work and you'll fight me wrong enemy
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Attention to detail this trait when properly applied dramatically improves every aspect of both military and civilian life.
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Logistics- it all starts and ends in either the motor pool or the supply room.
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I read on another post that the result of the pole ended with "communication" being the #1 choice which is great, but I just wanted to justify my pick which was "move". Since I consider getting pinned bowl the worst thing, I would like to add the fact that you can communicate and fight while moving. I have never thought being a "sitting duck" was an option. Thank you.
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I think Communication is key in any environment. With out it every battle would be lost be that in war or in business.
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PO2 Corey Ferretti
Capt Richard I P. your statment makes no sense to me; when you say "What good is communication without shooting?" Lets look at Operation Phantom Fury what good would shooting be with out communication? if artilary units or air support would of shot into the city with out talking to troops on the ground that could be alot of friedly fire. Now lets look at how Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire. There was poor communication on the ground and they were engaged by another US unit. Had Good communication been there this may be a different story. So to me what good is shooting with out communication.
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Capt Richard I P.
@corey farettii( mobile app tagging appears to be down) you make a good argument about the dangers of fratricide without communication. Please understand I've never argued any of the big 4 are unimportant. But a supporting effort cannot be more important than a main effort. All the communication in the world is for naught in the military if people can't put rounds on target.
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PO2 Corey Ferretti
Capt Richard I P. that makes sense and reading it reminded me of the ryme "for the want of the nail" For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
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Mastering the entire aspect of two way communication model is the most critical thing we can do, not only as a soldier, but in life. Clear, concise directions are critical in combat situations. However, the other end of the spectrum is just as important. Being able to actively listen and react to what is being said is also valuable.
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Communication, definitely, but to me just as important is FLUIDITY . We are all combat arms and our ultimate office area is a dynamic battlefield. So Each Service Member particularly the leaders have to have an adaptive mind poised for the ever evolving battlefield. Those who can't forsee the battle, understand the opponent and make the necessary adjustments to gain the tactical advantage will, most likely, be eliminated.
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I think it takes two main ingredients intellect and willingness to fight. The intellect without will is useless, the will without intellect is dangerous.
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Capt Richard I P.
That sounds a lot like a saying about movement without fire and fire without movement.
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Not only in the Military, but also in civilian life as a First Responder, without Communication, we have nothing. We have no cohesiveness and there is no such thing as a "One man Army."
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Capt Richard I P.
Sgt David G Duchesneau I agree with the importance of communication writ large, but specific to the military, a supporting effort cant trump a Main Effort.
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