师。贞，丈人吉，无咎。
Earth over Water. Hidden strength, organized force. Disciplined collective action.
The Lines
初六：师出以律，否臧凶。
Line 1 — An army must set forth in proper order. The beginning determines the end.
九二：在师中，吉，无咎，王三锡命。
Line 2 — In the midst of the army. Good fortune. Competent leadership, recognized by authority, embedded with the troops.
六三：师或舆尸，凶。
Line 3 — The army carries corpses. Wrong leadership. Casualties, not victories.
六四：师左次，无咎。
Line 4 — The army retreats. No blame. Strategic withdrawal saves the force for the fight that matters.
六五：田有禽，利执言，无咎。长子帅师，弟子舆尸，贞凶。
Line 5 — The eldest son leads the army. Delegate to competence. The youngest son should not lead.
上六：大君有命，开国承家，小人勿用。
Line 6 — The great prince issues commands. Victory achieved. Do not give power to people who can destroy but cannot build.
Nuclear Hexagram
Nuclear Hexagram: 24 复 (Return)
The army's true purpose is restoration.
Practical Application
Check your leadership before you deploy.