U.S. Marine Corps Quote of the Day by James Mattis: ‘Engage your brain before you engage your weapon…’

U.S. Marine Corps Quote of the Day by James Mattis: ‘Engage your brain before you engage your weapon…’

Summary and Key Points: On the eve of the 2003 Iraq invasion, Gen. James Mattis issued a directive that would define his career: “Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.” -In a letter to his Marines, Mattis balanced the need for “ferocious aggression” against those who resist with “chivalry” toward the Iraqi people. -His […] The post U.S. Marine Corps Quote of the Day by James Mattis: ‘Engage your brain before you engage your weapon…’ a…