Navy Defense Tactics - Film Preface

Film Preface

Deeply ingrained in American youth is the depth and aptitude for good athletics. On the playing fields, in gymnasiums, in teamwork and individual exploits have all helped to develop attributes of body and mind. Here we have honed skills and techniques, which have helped to make Americans outstanding in man-to-man competitions. Long trained and inspired to excel in all fields of sports and games, we have always played to win, without pulling any punches but always in strict accordance with the rules of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. Today, as we face enemies who recognize no fair play, the technique of man-to-man competition must be drastically revised to fit the tactics of war. Suspended for the duration is the code of sportsmanship. Now there is only one rule, to win.