My Navigation system's author has given me a new capability that I am really please to have. It involves the AIS plotting. When a target is computed to come within .5 miles, within .5 hours, it will ring the bell. Possible Collision eminent. As soon as I check this out a little more, he will up grade it to be a little more flexible on range and time.
It is a tactic from the "art of war" by Sun Tzu. #3 Appear weak when strong, and strong when weak. #26 may interest you. There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.
Ah yes, good stuff. That took a little longer to get though than becoming the leather neck. Just a guess.