ES - The Arthurian Company
Paul Mitchell
pmitchel at flash.net
Wed Dec 23 20:39:23 PST 1998
Estella Flather wrote:
>
> To the Arthurian Company and all others going to the Gulf War-
>
> Here are some ideas you might think about regarding melee warfare:
>
> These are the principals of war listed in the United States Army FM 100-5:
Fun! So if I may translate into SCA-ese...
> Objective- Direct every military operation toward a clearly defined,
> decisive, and attainable objective.
Know what we're fighting for.
> Offensive- Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
Be agressive and decisive.
> Mass- Mass the effects of overwhelming combat power at the decisive place
> and time.
Hit the enemy where he's open.
> Economy of Force- Employ all combat power available in the most effective
> way possible; allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts.
Don't waste energy on showy stuff that won't kill him.
> Maneuver- Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the
> flexible application of combat power.
Don't just stand still.
> Unity of Command- For every objective, seek unity of command and unity of
> effort.
Everybody know who's in charge.
> Security- Never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage.
Block his blows.
> Surprise- Strike the enemy at a time or place or in a manner for which he
> is unprepared.
Hit him where he doesn't expect.
> Simplicity- Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and concise orders to ensure
> thorough understanding.
Keep it simple, stupid.
> Taken from Armor magazine. May-June 1997 p. 21.
>
> All of these concepts can be used in an SCA context. Think on it.
Single combat, as well as melees. Good stuff!
> In service,
> Mistress Stella
- Galen
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