How to Be Prepared for Total War

Every aspect of your life is to be prepared for total war. Loud sounds, especially when they are sudden and strange, are natural causes of fear. A sudden loud noise, like the discharge of a pistol, will make anyone blink and jump. This is true even of well-trained men who pride themselves on their familiarity with firearms. After the noise has become familiar, its loudness will not affect him so greatly in combat. You don't mind the noise of gunfire so much as you are the one who is doing the shooting.