Deepertruth: Outside the wire you need a good Battle Rhythm

Outside the wire you need a good Battle Rhythm.  Outside the wire is a phrase well known among the Army deployed at the tip of the spear. Anytime that we open ourselves to specific risks where the enemy can ambush you and kill you it is always a threat. For many of us this was a daily engagement. You try to minimize the hazard by ensuring the safety precautions are in place. I always ensured that my Soldiers went “outside the wire” in their proper protective gear. All missions had to be planned so that everyone knew the route, everyone knew the mission, and everyone was properly briefed. We had to be able to respond to any threat and know the action needed to counter any kind of threat.Many times at night, you could hear the small arms fire in the distance, occasionally, there would be a loud explosion. If they were close, I would quickly respond to see if there were any casualties. Prayer was ever so important, but we had to be prepared to take action at a moments notice. Especially when you are outside the wire, you had to be disciplined. Being part of a team, you played a major role. As a Combat Medic, that meant the difference of saving lives. I was always ready to go outside the wire first by praying the rosary, I also loved Psalms 23.