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Which is why you screen tanks with infantry.

by jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago

chrisseaton 4y ago
Not sure what you think a screen is... but it doesn't hide anything. A screen is about finding, not hiding.
- jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago
  Yes, exactly. The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry ATGM groups. Everything that makes enemy infantry with ATGMs more effective tank hunters makes infantry screening the tanks more effective at countering them.
  - chrisseaton 4y ago
    > The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry Then you mean the infantry screen the enemy infantry from the tanks. You screen the threat, not what you're protecting.
    - jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago
      There's no point in screening the threat where there is nothing to be threatened, so in practice screening moves with the formation. But in any case, it seems you just want to double down on that fine hnews tradition of utterly valueless semantic quibbling, which I will not participate in further.
      - chrisseaton 4y ago
        > utterly valueless semantic quibbling They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions. You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force. If you asked someone to screen and really you mean cover or guard, you've fucked up.
        meragrin_ 4y ago
        > They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions. Right here! This is so close to what I was talking about. You might refer to the specific field the are technical terms in. > You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force. Nah, likely a non-professional.
    - meragrin_ 4y ago
      There is nothing wrong with "The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry". Screening is just the act of keeping two things separated. It does not matter which side of the from they appear. Either way is correct. If you want to go the protection route, "The infantry protect the tanks from enemy infantry" is obviously intended over "The infantry protect the enemy infantry from the tanks".
      - chrisseaton 4y ago
        > There is nothing wrong with "The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry". Screening is just the act of keeping two things separated. It does not matter which side of the from they appear. Either way is correct. It isn’t! I’m a professional in this field. You're confusing a screen with a guard or cover force. Different tactical actions.
        meragrin_ 4y ago
        > It isn’t! It is to the average person! > I’m a professional in this field. Good for you! Most of us are not professionals in this field and are using average people language. Adjusting to your audience is a thing. If it is wrong in professional speak, just realize you are not likely talking to other professionals and mention that something has a specific meaning in your field. People will just take that tidbit of information.

Which is why you screen tanks with infantry.

chrisseaton 4y ago

Not sure what you think a screen is... but it doesn't hide anything. A screen is about finding, not hiding.

jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago
Yes, exactly. The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry ATGM groups. Everything that makes enemy infantry with ATGMs more effective tank hunters makes infantry screening the tanks more effective at countering them.
- chrisseaton 4y ago
  > The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry Then you mean the infantry screen the enemy infantry from the tanks. You screen the threat, not what you're protecting.
  - jasonwatkinspdx 4y ago
    There's no point in screening the threat where there is nothing to be threatened, so in practice screening moves with the formation. But in any case, it seems you just want to double down on that fine hnews tradition of utterly valueless semantic quibbling, which I will not participate in further.
    - chrisseaton 4y ago
      > utterly valueless semantic quibbling They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions. You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force. If you asked someone to screen and really you mean cover or guard, you've fucked up.
      - meragrin_ 4y ago
        > They're technical terms - entirely different tactical actions. Right here! This is so close to what I was talking about. You might refer to the specific field the are technical terms in. > You're confusing a screen with a guard or covering force. Nah, likely a non-professional.
  - meragrin_ 4y ago
    There is nothing wrong with "The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry". Screening is just the act of keeping two things separated. It does not matter which side of the from they appear. Either way is correct. If you want to go the protection route, "The infantry protect the tanks from enemy infantry" is obviously intended over "The infantry protect the enemy infantry from the tanks".
    - chrisseaton 4y ago
      > There is nothing wrong with "The infantry screen the tanks from enemy infantry". Screening is just the act of keeping two things separated. It does not matter which side of the from they appear. Either way is correct. It isn’t! I’m a professional in this field. You're confusing a screen with a guard or cover force. Different tactical actions.
      - meragrin_ 4y ago
        > It isn’t! It is to the average person! > I’m a professional in this field. Good for you! Most of us are not professionals in this field and are using average people language. Adjusting to your audience is a thing. If it is wrong in professional speak, just realize you are not likely talking to other professionals and mention that something has a specific meaning in your field. People will just take that tidbit of information.