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Submitted by myth (Germany), May 22, 2015 at 20:52

In terms of military leadership styles ISIS' approach fits "mission-type tactics". Following this doctrine the leader defines a goal rather than passing detailed orders down the chain of command.

Translated to recent events this means: Intercept a blasphemous event on a tactical level. Communicate to a wider Western audience on an operationel level. Link the action to ISIS on a strategic level. Do what you please from here on.

Military history proves this approach can succeed beyond expectations. However its freedom challenges the detailed and limiting prescriptions of Sharia-law.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
1Fooled No More [164 words]Michael KerjmanJul 7, 2015 14:37224074
The most significant thing you ever wrote! [63 words]
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DrRJPJun 3, 2015 12:17223660
2The Saudi Sheikh Saad al-Atiq tells Muslims to kill Christians and al-'Alawiyuun (the Alwaties) and al-Rawafid (the Shia) and yes al-Yahood! [108 words]dhimmi no moreMay 26, 2015 18:04223533
Full Portent of ISIS in the Larger Scheme Remains to be Seen [194 words]M. ToveyMay 26, 2015 15:48223529
Inciting hate is itself criminalizable [54 words]AtleMay 26, 2015 08:49223523
Lessons About State-sponsorship of Terrorism [195 words]AlexMay 23, 2015 19:31223494
2The rule of mosques and Tablighees should be examined [90 words]dhimmi no moreMay 23, 2015 06:28223488
Iranian self immolation-----in the cofffin of hatred [45 words]George BailinMay 22, 2015 22:25223481
BEHEADING IN OKLAHOMA CITY INSPIRED BY ISIS? [125 words]FX MEANEYMay 22, 2015 21:42223480
mission-type tactics [89 words]mythMay 22, 2015 20:52223479
3Offensive, unprovoked jihad attacks are mandatory in islam [238 words]Uncle VladdiMay 22, 2015 19:48223476
1Irrelevant categorization [76 words]Uncle VladdiMay 22, 2015 19:45223475
This attack was more than well planned!!! [84 words]irving katzMay 22, 2015 14:47223472
1Islam is a political army not a religion [39 words]D.RSMay 22, 2015 13:47223470
query [12 words]
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Bruce BirnbergMay 22, 2015 11:19223467

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