Numerous times has a single attacker (or a small group) have walked up to the line and gotten past it while the oic/defense was about doing their own thing. While I agree with you Ookami, honestly what happens is as people tend to rank up more, or even just spend time around titan. The mentality of "I've got it" takes precedent, and people start to ignore the OIC, or just essentially John Wayne the defense a bit. I'll openly admit I have neglected an order based on previous orders. (I get my location reassigned a lot during big raids >:[). Use better judgement guys. As to what Ron said, that is correct, if Center is being taken, NE is already lost, and SW is untouched. The natural response is take NE back correct? Thats wrong in most cases. Remove threat, Secure locations, Reinforce locations. Basically it should be second nature to all of use to Remove targets first. a single live enemy can let loose a flood of hostiles, remember that. I would suggest that during defenses, find a place you enjoy defending from most for each point. Doing so allows you to join a fight at any time and say "I can cover where ever needed." That is more important than being the best shot, or never dieing. Find your spots, know how you will get there each time, and most importantly, know you may not leave that spot. Trust in your brothers and sisters in arms to do the same job you do. When the OIC says "Someone take Center." DECLARE that you are going to do it. That is important, arguably more important than actually taking the point. Let everyone know NOT to swarm, if a situation is handled, say so. If you die completing a task, say so. Lastly, the MOST IMPORTANT PART. Stop dropping your post at the slightest sign of trouble. Wait for OIC orders, or think the situation through, will you leaving your point to assist another be more beneficial? Is it necessary? is it what you should do? Think your actions through, sometimes as much as running to another point can break a defense.