Boelcke's Dicta

Oswald Boelcke

• Rule 1:
  Try to secure advantages before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you.
  
  
• Rule 2:
  Always carry through an attack when you have started it.
  
  
• Rule 3:
  Fire only at close range, and only when your opponent is properly in your sights.
  
  
• Rule 4:
  Always keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses.
  
  
• Rule 5:
  In Any form of attack it is essential to assail your opponent from behind.
  
  
• Rule 6:
  If your opponent dives on you, do not try to evade his onslaught, but fly to meet it.
  
  
• Rule 7:
  When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat.
  
  
• Rule 8:
  For the Staffel: Attack on principle in groups of four or six. When the fight breaks up into a series of single combats, take care that several do not go for one opponent.