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“In dry, level country, take up an easily accessible position with rising ground to your right and on your rear.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 9: The Army on the March
Put danger in front, safety behind.
What it means

On open ground, arrange so threats face you and refuge is at your back; orientation is everything.

Use it todayOrient your operation so safety is behind and the risk is in front.
Today’s questionHave I put my back to the risk instead of my front?
#orientation#terrain#safety
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