By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC

Some may see how to win. However, they cannot position their forces where they must. This demonstrates limited ability. ~Sun Tzu

Strategic analysis of Sun Tzu’s five factors in a given set of circumstances leads to developing an implicit understanding of what’s going on amidst the initial chaos and uncertainty.

I use the term implicit even though, we do gather as much explicit information as we can, via methods and positioning.

In conflict there is always judgment made based on an intuitive understanding through analysis and synthesis, what the intelligence is telling us.

We must utilize methods to (1) help us gather more information (knowledge) so we can gain a position of advantage and (2) gain control of the situation when the adversary is at a disadvantage.

The methods you utilize help in achieving this advantage and timing.

In the last post I talked about methods in general terms and gave an example and some ideas as to possible methods for utilization in an effort to get a positive outcome in the described incident that lead to the death of two officers.

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Sun Tzu Part 1: Analysis and Strategic Positioning

Sun Tzu Part 2: Climate and Situational Awareness

Sun Tzu Part 3: Understanding Your Terrain

Sun Tzu Part 4: Defining True Leadership

Sun Tzu Part 5: Methods and Sound Tactics