usually necessi-~
Possibility of success in any undertaking
This risk must be shared
tates the acceptance of calculated risk.
by all who participate in the undertaking.
Those who devise the
should con~
security regulations to be followed in an operation
tinually remind themselves of their responsibility for the success
of the entire operation.
Prior to its promulgation, a security
policy designed for application within a large task force should
be closely examined from the viewpoint of the field commander to
insure that all requirements established by the policy are realistic and workable at the level of the operating unit.
A fresh approach to the security problem seems to be desirable.
That approach should be logical and realistic.
It is possible that
our notorious weakness in security matters can be remedied if we
initially recognize the impossible aspects of situations which confront us and continuously strive to avoid the impractical aspects
‘of those situations.
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CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT
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It is generally recognized that the degree of efficiency
attainable under an arrangement of completely unified command can
not be matched by any other system of control.
However, under
existing conditions, ‘complete wmification of command is patently
impossible in any effort involving two or more of the armed serv-
ices.
As a substitute therefor "operational control” hag been widely
employed in joint endeavors and much dependence has been placed
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