Guardian Angel; The Covert Overwatch Position by Mike VonSteuben
The concept of a “guardian angel” was taught to me by the Marine Corps very early in my career, and I had the opportunity to observe its use in many different contexts. While the idea of an overwatch position is not a uniquely Marine concept, I believe that the Corps’ take on the subject merits its own article. In this article I will lay out what a Guardian Angel is, when it should be used, and lay out some guidelines for practical application of this tactic.
Guardian Angel defined
The Marine Corps defines a Guardian Angel as a covert overwatch position, unseen by the enemy, as a force protection tool. Some characteristics of a Guardian Angel are listed below:
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Spot on. The overwatch can also act like a football coach in the press box. He is separated and sees whats happening from a different point of view. Gives lots of useful feedback about whats around you, bigger picture, things your folks up close cant see. I use this when ever it fits into the mission.