Author of quotes: Mikhail Ivanovich Dragomirov. Page 1

The soldier must first develop and strengthen self-denial. Who does not understand, that in our case do not understand.

A soldier does not have to protect themselves, the chief must protect it. A great loss of men in battle - glory for the soldier and the dishonor of the head if it was not from the difficulties of the case and mismanagement of the chief.

An army in which the officer enjoys the confidence of the soldier, has on his side such an advantage that cannot be purchased nor number, neither perfection of technique nor of anything else.

In what order should form a soldier. So, all classes with the soldier, the distribution of time, respectively, the importance of subjects of study, should be placed in the following order:
1) everything relating to the education of the soldier; 2) shooting; 3) fencing; 4) exercises; 5) build

What is required of a soldier in battle. The first two points define the education of the soldier; the last three his education.
1) a Sense of duty, driven to self-sacrifice or willingness to sacrifice himself for the proceeds of his comrades, a fearlessness, an unquestioning obedience to the will of the chief in everything concerning the service.
2) the Ability to endure the hardships and deprivations of wartime meekly and without rapid exhaustion.
3) Skillful action of his weapon. 4) the Ability to coordinate their movements and actions with friends.
5) Agility in overcoming encountered on the terrain of obstacles and the ability to use them for their own shelter from inspection and fire of the enemy, yet not losing the ability to see and shoot at it.

Why is it bad to take root new? All these phenomena are old and perfectly natural; everyone does willingly what he knows. And whosoever considers it more important that he knows, so the person is arranged.

The conditions necessary for learning:
1) pay constant attention to the classroom with a soldier not to waste a single minute in vain, but even on some exercises that are not directly relevant to his purpose;
2) to leave faith in the power of the written instruction not supported by personal instructions and insistence;
3) think about teaching methods was consistent with the nature of the objects and properties our recruit.

Relative to mass, of course, true that where the more you read, there is more and I think the most strong in mental work will always beat one that is in this work is weak.

The Suvorov "Science of victory" remained misunderstood for the next sixty years and was just forgotten. I explained Yes, due to Suvorov, opened what is still, unfortunately, incomprehensible to the majority of the military.

Classes should lead to and inform the soldier and the chief of the knowledge that will have to do battle, however, to prepare and their spiritual way possible so that randomness of the fight did not hit a surprise or a soldier, or officer, had caught them Napping.

Even defending, never think about was to fight back, but certainly about how to beat.

A great and honorable role of the officer, understood in this way. And the burden of it, not to everyone under force.

For Dragomirovo, officer-head of each rank must satisfy the following conditions:
1) General knowledge of the theory of military Affairs and, in particular, detailed knowledge of the theory and equipment pertaining to the branch of service in which serve;
2) devotion to the Emperor and the Motherland to self-sacrifice, discipline, belief in the inviolability (sanctity) of the order, courage, determination meekly endure all the hardships of service, a sense of mutual revenue.
3) the ability to navigate the surrounding environment;
4) resolve to take responsibility for their actions and orders in cases where circumstances prevent the expected orders from above;
5) private initiative;
6) habit to imagine the purpose of each action;
7) belief in the need to serve the cause, not the parties. Overall, not a private use.