Switch 'D' in 3 channel. Make a decision as to which channel to defend. As before line speed, line integrity and comms
Make the call for the switch early. Identify in attacking line where there is slower or held up distribution.
11 and 15 become very important in covering any breaches or filling the holes from the switch.
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