The Dilemma of a 'Tactical' Surrender.

The article focuses on the legal and operational dilemmas faced by maneuver leaders as the military shifts its training focus from counterinsurgency (COIN) to large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Topics include the potential challenges and legal implications of a "tactical" mass surrender by enemy forces, the impact of such a scenario on mission objectives and detainee operations; and the considerations for humane treatment and legal compliance in detainee management during LSCO environments.