Control of animal parasites : general principles and their application / by Maurice C. Hall.

  • Maurice Crowther Hall
Date:
[1936]
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Credit: Control of animal parasites : general principles and their application / by Maurice C. Hall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    elements of superiority are quality of troops, morale, training, leadership, and equipment, such as artillery. Above all is the will to conquer. Dispersion of force results from physical separation, obstacles or lack of communication if these prevent cooperation. In our war on parasites our forces are usually dispersed and rela- tively ineffective. Such campaigns as those against cattle fever ticks, and the horse parasite campaigns in Iowa and Illinois, show the value of coordinated attacks as compared with the usual dispersed efforts. Deployment should be timely; not premature or delayed. The density of deployment (fighting units [such as men] per unit- measurement [such as yards] of front) increases with size of units engaged. Too little density, too little power; too great density, interference with fire power and maneuver. Fire and Movement All training aims at the intelligent combination of fire and move- ment, the two elements of battle. A continued advance is possible only with superiority of fire. We have superiority of fire in our attack on some parasites, but we do not have this superiority in most cases. We do not yet take war on parasites seriously and we do not enlist a big enough army; when we do, a “continued advance” will be possible. Fire superiority is a matter of volume, accuracy, and proper distribu- tion. These elements are important either with our infantry attack on parasites by anthelmintics, or with our artillery attack by general or special measures to cut the enemy lines of communication. Coordination and Control Coordination is difficult in battle. Hence the hierarchy of com- mand. Each unit must have a commander who is supreme in that unit. All the troops should be under the command of one supreme commander. All commanders must know what is neces- sary or helpful in regard to general plans. The commander must know at all times the situation in regard to all subordinate units under his command; must be kept informed as to developments; reports are essential. There should be a General Staff for parasite control in every country and an international Board of Strategy. Area com- manders in all units of a country should report to the General Staff. Since no such groups can be formed at this time by legis-
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