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One will not know what actions or inactions will occur until it happens the first time. Even the second time. And paralyzing fear could happen on any occasion. Training helps, and experienced soldiers are more likely to react effectively than highly trained but inexperienced civilian enforcement personnel.
Once one is past the first time, there are good predictors for what a person will do. Having the support of your team, being a part of it, is a big help. It sometimes makes you do what you must. Being, alone, as the poster's partner was in a way, can be the worst.
I think tactical advantage is critial and must be used in those moments when one has it. Aggressive action, momentum, training, are all important. But so is having the willingness to kill and risk being killed. Not everyone can do that.
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Oderint dum Metuant
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