Reflex VERSUS Instinct: The Art of Combining Forces For Close Quarters Combat and Field Operations

Reflexes and instincts are automatic responses to specific stimuli, they differ in complexity, utility and origin – both of which can be deliberately harnessed for close quarters combat and operational function.

In intelligence operations, understanding the intricacies of human behavior is paramount. Among the most critical aspects of human nature, especially when it comes to close quarters combat and field operations, are reflex and instinct. These two mechanisms can mean the difference between life and death. -excerpt

This intel outlines the distinctions between reflex and instinct, and how they can be utilized independently or together with deliberate planning and action in close quarters combat and while operating in the field.