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What does it mean?
A pragmatic directive to seize available resources from allies or enemies to sustain operations.
In plain terms
If you need supplies, take them from the Americans.
What can you take from it?
Use available resources from others to meet urgent needs.

Where it applies

  • military campaign
  • resource shortage
  • allied interaction

Putting it to work

  • supply gathering
  • resource management
  • adaptive planning

Questions to consider

  • When is taking resources justified?
  • How do shortages change rules?

Another view

It ignores legal or ethical implications of taking property without consent.

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