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Rescue missions are not only technical in nature, but also demanding. In other words, it is one thing to plan for such expeditions while it is another to execute the strategy. Evidence provided by various institutions including non-governmental organizations confirm that liberation operations are more sophisticated than widely conceived. Consequently, there is need for adoption of tested and proved techniques, which not only limit the number of casualties, but also guarantee success in the expedition. Amongst the proposed modus operandi, the biorhythm model tops the list. The model gives prominence to creativity, the science of deception, and the flexibility of the soldier. This essay will focus on the Cabanatuan raid of 1945, provide details about its plans, developments, and aftermaths. The paper will demonstrate why the biorhythm model is of great importance.
Synopsis of Cabanatuan Camp The camp lies in the heart of Panganiban, Cabanatuan city. Apart from having a robust enclosure, it is awash with heavily armed soldiers. Mathematically, it is a four-sided area with a length of about 800m, and width of approximately 600m. Other features within the camp include a military tower, a hospital, and a prison for captives …show more content…
The seized were put in various prisons with the exception of American troops and their allies. The conditions of the prisons were not only demeaning, but also unbearable. The man charged with the supervision of the trapped was Lt. Col. Henry Mucci, who was determined to rescue the captured (Raid at Cabanatuan 1945). In consideration of the previously mentioned, his goal was to rescue the detainees without creating any disturbance, as that would lead to the immediate execution of the prisoners. Nonetheless he face a three-fold challenge namely – time, poor terrain, and limited military
Rescue missions are not only technical in nature, but also demanding. In other words, it is one thing to plan for such expeditions while it is another to execute the strategy. Evidence provided by various institutions including non-governmental organizations confirm that liberation operations are more sophisticated than widely conceived. Consequently, there is need for adoption of tested and proved techniques, which not only limit the number of casualties, but also guarantee success in the expedition. Amongst the proposed modus operandi, the biorhythm model tops the list. The model gives prominence to creativity, the science of deception, and the flexibility of the soldier. This essay will focus on the Cabanatuan raid of 1945, provide details about its plans, developments, and aftermaths. The paper will demonstrate why the biorhythm model is of great importance.
Synopsis of Cabanatuan Camp The camp lies in the heart of Panganiban, Cabanatuan city. Apart from having a robust enclosure, it is awash with heavily armed soldiers. Mathematically, it is a four-sided area with a length of about 800m, and width of approximately 600m. Other features within the camp include a military tower, a hospital, and a prison for captives …show more content…
The seized were put in various prisons with the exception of American troops and their allies. The conditions of the prisons were not only demeaning, but also unbearable. The man charged with the supervision of the trapped was Lt. Col. Henry Mucci, who was determined to rescue the captured (Raid at Cabanatuan 1945). In consideration of the previously mentioned, his goal was to rescue the detainees without creating any disturbance, as that would lead to the immediate execution of the prisoners. Nonetheless he face a three-fold challenge namely – time, poor terrain, and limited military