Line of Departure: Loofah update

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Loofah update

Ok, I take back almost everything I said about loofahs being incompatible with a macho warrior culture. Apparently, many current and former military men came forward to inform me that a loofah is an indispensable way to stay clean and hygienic. The loofah helps "clean your pores". After a few days of getting grime from being in 100+ degree heat and humidity, I think I agree.

What I should have said then, instead, is that the modern soldier loves to be clean.

1 comment:

UnknownMay 10, 2009 at 3:25 AM
Only real men wear pink and bring loofas into war zones!
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What does the title mean?

Line of departure or "LD" is a military term used to describe the physical line where an operational movement begins. LD is a critical time and place because it sets the tempo of not only one unit, but all other organizations involved in the battle. Making LD is one of the most important actions a leader can do to setting the conditions for a successful action. To me, a line of departure also has a broader meaning. It represents a point beyond which another phase or experience has begun. I like to think of life as an ongoing series of passages, and each starts with crossing a line of departure.