Quote by Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Download Open image ““(20) There is an inverse law between robust doctrine and the need for signalling.”” — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“The literal meaning of ‘doctrine’ is “what is taught within a group as its corporate beliefs, principles or faith”52 – although “what is learnt… — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
“that (11) Purveyors of technical systems will seek to define performance criteria and trials conditions.” — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
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“can therefore attribute the many reporting failures at Jutland to a cocktail of factors, including: (a) lack of initiative, and ‘seniority knows best’; (b)… — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
“Some of them are blinding glimpses of the obvious (BGOs), several overlap, and I make no claims of discovery. The fundamental proposition – and… — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
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“(19) Signalling promotes the centralisation of authority.” — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
“Signals’ prioritising mechanisms become dislocated in times of overload.” — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
“(21) Heavy signalling, like copious orders, is symptomatic of doctrinal deficiency,” — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
