In Battle, Hunches Prove to Be Valuable
High-tech gear, while helping to reduce casualties, remains a mere supplement to the most sensitive detection system of all — the human brain. Troops on the ground, using only their senses and experience, are responsible for foiling many I.E.D. attacks, and, like Sergeant Tierney, they often cite a gut feeling or a hunch as their first clue.
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The New York Times
Published: Jul 27, 2009
Length: 8 minutes (2,171 words)