Really enjoyed this and share your sentiments on planning, even though I have been known to make a hasty decision or two. In the Army, we had a saying ”Always prepared, never ready!” it was kind on a sarcastic response to all of those troop mottos ”Fist in, last out.”, ”Follow Me”, etc. We thought it was so funny but there is actually wisdom to it and I think it's basically the same meaning as your contact with the enemy.

One more quote. My squadron commander heard someone complaining in a unit ruck march, so after the march, he called everyone together and said: ”Ya get punched in the face, take a knee, drink some water, and drive on!” 😂😂

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