Independent Center for Defence Studies ISDC


PRINCIPLES OF AMBUSH ORGANIZATION

It is no exaggeration to say that the very word "ambush", or rather, what stands behind it, has always caused and will always cause a special feeling in a warrior. A sudden blow, a flurry of fire, a quick retreat. There is room for initiative and ingenuity – the more original the idea, the more effective the result. Finally, the triumph of the first minutes of the battle over the enemy caught off guard.

But in order for all this to be the case, it is advisable to look for the most unpredictable options for organizing ambushes, hitting the enemy from those directions from where he least expects a blow. It will be depends primarily on the ability of the commander of a reconnaissance or other unit ready to carry out ambush operations to choose the optimal solution in a particular situation.

Source: https://m.ok.ru/group/54862254112783/topic/156985073143823?ysclid=me5t2ne77i505447539




Published: 21/09/25
Updated 20/09/25