The Mind of the Strategist: Knowing the Questions

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Do you know how to tactically deploy and shift your resources before and during the combat?
Can you adapt to the realities of battle?
Do you and your team know how to lead your team through the challenge of the mission?

Can you and your field generals adapt to changes?
Do you and your field generals understand the principles of warfare listed in chapter seven?

Do you know the principles of warfare regarding what routes not to take; what armies not to attack; what walled cities not to besiege; what grounds not to penetrate; and which commands not to obey?
Do you understand the advantages of the Nine Changes that will allow you how to use the troops?
Do you know when to contemplate both the advantages and disadvantages of each situation?
Do you know the principles of warfare regarding to the Nine Changes?
Do you know the five dangerous traits that can destroy the army?

Do you know how to position the army in favorable grounds and to be able to observe the enemy at the same time?
Do you know the four positions that are advantageous to your army?
Do you know which grounds with impassable ravines should be avoided?
Do you know when and how to confront the opposition in the battlefield?
Do you know the various direct and indirect traps found in the battlefield?

Do you know the different physical obstacles that you could encounter in the battlefield and how to adapt, adjust, and surmount over those obstacles?
Do you know what type of influences you have mastered and possessed for combat?
Do you know how to gather intelligence?