Hierarchy:
Shinobi rarely use Direct tactics unless it's what would be most effective against a certain enemy. Shinobi are Indirect fighters who use Guerilla Warfare to achieve their goals. Not run up, head on with a charge to defeat an enemy. Their basic tactics consist of-
: Stealth- "to move around undetected and unseen with camouflage or costumes to blend into society".
:Misinformation-"Info planted on purpose to give the enemy a false sense of security or vice versa. Or, to make the enemy formulate an ineffective plan of attack or defense".
:Misdirection-"Leading the enemy one way while you go another".
:Mysticism-"The use of accessories to cause what seems like magic or other worldly powers so the enemy is fooled and left with the concept a Shinobi is more then just a man. Basic psychological warfare which we will cover in subsequent volumes".
Strategy:
Along with the techniques you will learn and the tactics I have presented, you must choose the proper form of each to utilize for effective and efficient strategies.
Sun Tsu said, "Know your enemy and know yourself and you will not lose 100 battles".
However, one must know their enemy, self, and environment to truly be as effective and efficient as possible. The use of the environment is integral in overcoming and escaping the enemy.