The enemy knew we'd call in air support and/or artillery, so their trick was to get real close to us, knowing we couldn't hit them with the big stuff. Most everyone called in strikes by grid coordinates as close as they dared - and walked it outward.
No one OK'd it. I just happened to be the one on the set on the point.
I did it in reverse. I started well outside and noted how accurate and where the incoming was impacting, and then gradually walked it in - not fearful of short rounds landing among us like others feared. I could see where it impacted. I knew.
Just keep walking it in - and soon enough - it was ripping or smoking the enemy in spite of being close. That way, no one got out alive.
Except us.
I just didn't have time to explain to everyone what I was going to do . . . so they were really PO'd until it was over.
And saw the results.
