Tripwire (Jack Reacher, #3)

by Lee Child

SAS was MP code for “stupid asshole sometimes,”

The whole point of drifting was happy, passive acceptance of no alternatives. Having alternatives ruined it.

Combat is about time and space and opposing forces. Like a huge four-dimensional diagram. First step is misinform the enemy. Let him think your diagram is a completely different shape. You assume all communications are penetrated, and then you use them to spread lies and deceit. You buy yourself an advantage.

And one mistake was tolerable. Normal, even acceptable, for the Army.