Take initiative

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This block is not in a published chapter and should not be relied upon.

When a situation develops, don’t wait for orders to act on it. Unless given a direct and explicit order, do what would be advantageous, and inform the superior element of your actions.

When taking initiative, it is important to consider the overall situation, and not only focus on your own element. Take into account factors like phasing/timing, the combat effectiveness of other elements, the current objective and risk factors.