It’s worked very well for Israel.
Well if it is true, and I’m not saying the number is correct, it was a lot. Nevertheless, it also shows that Iranian ground tactics do not seem to alter, no matter the threat level. This propensity has been noted by others.
I’m more concerned about the US mil officers and civilian leaders falling prey to this tactic, particularity in light of Dempsey’s comments.
Israel uses that tactic against terrorist organizations. The Iranians fighting Isis are elite military personnel. If a commander is killed someone else will move up. Since wars tend to begin with older men and desk jockeys in command positions the practice of targeting commanders might actually be a bad idea for Isis.