![]() ![]() Tactical drawing from Field Marshall Rommel’s Infantry AttacksĪ TDG is a situational exercise, driven by a narrative, that provides basic mission, intent, and resources available. TDGs are an invaluable tool that need to be regular practice as low as the squad-level. Consider this, a Tactical Battalion Commander or Command Sergeant Major at 18-20 years in service, is developing and leading a tactical force. A career in the Army, whether Officer or NCO, is spent primarily in the tactical arena. ![]() Strategic and operational leadership is critical, but at a base level – the Army is a tactical force. “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” – Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus (Translation: If you want peace, prepare for war). TDGs are, in my opinion, an underused tool in the institutional, organizational, and self-development domains. They require little in resources and provide huge returns for decision-making and critical-thinking. The worst time to prepare for war is when you find yourself in the middle of one. Tactical Decision Games (TDGs) – also called Tactical Decision Exercises (TDEs) – are, simply, situational narratives of a tactical scenario that provide leaders the opportunity to develop a plan based on abbreviated information and in a time-constrained environment.
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