MENTAL MODEL · M1191

Kiting

RiskHigh supportMilitary Science

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

In combat, keeping your distance from the enemy and using ranged attacks to fight while running, so the enemy keeps chasing but can never hit you, until it is worn down. Scaffold role: winning as the weaker side. When your resources (health) are inferior to the opponent's, never engage in close melee. Keep your distance and use mobility and range advantages (such as asymmetric competition or asset-light models) to fight on your terms.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

- Win as the weaker party: never trade blow for blow when your resources are inferior. - Trade range for strength: stay out of reach and let mobility, not size, decide the fight. - Wear the opponent down: let the chase itself do the damage instead of forcing a decisive clash.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

When at an overall disadvantage, use mobility and range to maintain a safe distance, preventing the enemy's strengths (melee/health) from being effective, trading time for attrition and space for survival, dragging the opponent into an unfavorable rhythm.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Assess the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, confirm that a frontal engagement is not advisable
maintain maximum effective distance and mobility
use ranged/asset-light methods to continuously wear down the enemy
avoid being forced into close combat or a dead end
retreat or counterattack as the situation allows.

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