Delay can be more dangerous than a flawed order when troops remain stationary under fire. Standing still makes a unit an easier artillery target, while movement at least changes the tactical problem. The same distinction appears in conservative medical management, where choosing not to intervene should still be a deliberate decision. Passive neglect is different from an active choice to wait. Command responsibility includes the consequences of delay.
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Why indecision can cost more lives than a wrong order
Standing still under fire can turn uncertainty into casualties, while deliberate non-action remains a decision that leaders must actively manage.