http://replicarter.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] replicarter.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-01-23 01:12 pm
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Tactics of War [Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.]

Eighth eyes her lecture notes and awaits the rest of her students to enter the class.

“Good evening.

As you should know, military tactics is the collective name for methods of engaging and defeating an enemy in battle. Changes in philosophy and technology over time have been reflected in changes to military tactics.

Up until the nineteenth century, many military tactics were confined to battlefield concerns, such as how to best maneuver units during combat in open terrain.

In current military thought, tactics comprise the operational use of forces in a particular combat situation. Tactics may be contrasted with military strategy, which is concerned with the overall means and plan for achieving a long-term outcome.

Specialized tactics exist for many situations, ranging from securing a room or individual building, to large-scale operations such as establishing air superiority over a region.

Today, military tactics are employed at all levels of command, from individual and group up to entire armed forces. Indeed, the units used in warfare have always been a reflection of current military tactics, and their size and composition have varied accordingly.

Common military tactics include frontal assaults, attempts to flank the enemy, keeping troops in reserve and the use of ambushes. Often deception in the form of camouflage, or misdirection using decoys, are used to confuse the enemy.

Please read through this handout and start thinking about which tactics you favor the most.

-- Her smile can only be defined as evil. --

In today’s class, I want you to pair up and “role-play” – in a manner of speaking – how you would face off each other in a warring situation. I will be recording your conversations, no need to turn in anything.

There are five fandomy situations, pick one (or more if you wish).

1) Army A is in a valley (and has been stuck there for quite sometime); Army B is on the ridge, invading with superior numbers and superior technology. Both armies are awaiting support via spaceships (and/or their particular air forces, if you prefer to keep it less space-y)
2) Army C has superior technology and a very big ego; Army D knows the terrain better and has greater numbers.
3) Army E is really just one ugly monster creature who keeps getting bigger and bigger the more you fight him; Army F has just barely superior technology and at least five intelligent warriors who have faced off with enemies like this one before.
4) Army G is a replicating force of robotic doom that cannot be stopped or negotiated with; Army H – despite their intelligence and fine weaponry – is losing the battle.
5) Army I has machine guns; Army J has ninjas.

Now get to work, ladies and gentlemen.”


OOC: And if you’re confused, (1) Battle for Serenity Valley, (2) Battle for Endor, (3) Power Rangers…every episode, (4) Asgard vs. the Replicators in ‘Small Victories’ / can double with Cylons vs. Humans, (5) …err…

Also, due to time zone issues and how late I usually post this class in CST, I will make the final notes of attendance and participation by Wednesday evening. ^_^

If there’s an odd man/woman out in the pairing system, you can spar tactics with your esteemed professor or your luminous TA.

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] cameronmitchell.livejournal.com 2006-01-23 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure thing, Parkie." Cameron looked over the list. "What point do you want to discuss?"

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-01-23 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd like to go with number 4-- the replicating robots of doom," Parker said with relish. "You can be the other guys?"

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] cameronmitchell.livejournal.com 2006-01-23 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Cameron read the line again and frowned. "Dude, who comes up with this stuff? Okay, so basically you've got as many robots as you want, but you're too dumb to understand negotiation and I'm the smart intelligent lifeform who is outnumbered. Best way for me to go is to a reconnaissance first and find out how you guys work and replicate."

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-01-23 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"While my guys are using shock and awe-- ha ha!-- and a Blitzkrieg to hopefully keep you from getting anything useful, or getting back to any kind of command." Parker grinned. "Give us your polycarbon fillings, Earther."

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] cameronmitchell.livejournal.com 2006-01-24 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Blitzkrieg all you want, you still got to drop a stitch somewhere. We use a break contact defence because your numbers are superior, but it's slowly getting clearer that you're after our polycarbon fillings. We use the scorched Earth tactics, retreat and take all the fillings with us and see how hungry you get."

Re: Pair up.

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-01-24 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"We eat everything else, because we can just *do* that, and are only slightly slowed down by the scorched earth. Hmm." Parker took a look at her handout, thinking. "We do circumvallation and envelope you guys. We also lay booby traps everywhere we go, so you can't get back."