This is Jockel Bond,

that's number 387 with Echo Charles and me,

Jockel Willink, good evening, echo.

Good evening.

Combatives, the art of hand-to-hand combat,

bridges the gap between physical training and tactics,

the products of a good physical training plan,

strength, endurance and flexibility,

must be directed toward the mission,

and soldiers must be prepared to use different levels

of force in an environment where the intensity

of a conflict changes quickly.

Many military operations such as peacekeeping missions

or non-combatant evacuation may restrict the use

of least lethal force.

Combatives training prepares the soldier

to use the appropriate amount of force for any situation.

Combatives training includes arduous physical training

that is mentally demanding and carries over

to other military pursuits.

This training produces soldiers who understand

control aggression and remain focused while under duress,

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