TBS Exam 1: Warfighting Study Guide & Practice
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, TBS Exam 1: Warfighting Study Guide & Practice
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1. Define War A violent clash of interests among organized groups characterized by
the use of military force.
2. Describe the Friction is the essence of war. Fear, uncertainty, chaos, and disorder are
na- ture of
the battlefield dynamics that make up the nature of war. They make the
war
simple seem diflcult and the diflcult seemingly impossible.
3. What is friction 1. Mental- lack of leadership, false reports about the enemy and
friendlys, and indecisiveness.
2. Physical- Enemy fire or terrain.
3. External- Factors imposed by enemy action, terrain, weather, or
by chance.
4. Self-induced friction- Caused by such factors as lack of a
clearly defined goal, lack of coordination, unclear or complicated plans,
complex task organizations or command relationships, or complicated
technologies.
4. Uncertainty Uncertainty will occur on the battle field. The "fog of war" can be
mitigated but not eradicated. Rehearsals, contingencies, SOPs, and
fostering initiative all can reduce uncertainty.
5. Fluidity Each action is shaped by the previous action and creates immeasurable
fleeting opportunities and unforeseen events.
6. Disorder Plans are always changing and war gravitates toward disorder. Leaders
should train and generate with disorder and use it as a weapon against
our opponent.
7. Complexity Numerous units. Each unit has its own mission.
8. The human danger
di- mension
10. Policy and War
9. Violence
and
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, TBS Exam 1: Warfighting Study Guide & Practice
Questions
1. Define War A violent clash of interests among organized groups characterized by
the use of military force.
2. Describe the Friction is the essence of war. Fear, uncertainty, chaos, and disorder are
na- ture of
the battlefield dynamics that make up the nature of war. They make the
war
simple seem diflcult and the diflcult seemingly impossible.
3. What is friction 1. Mental- lack of leadership, false reports about the enemy and
friendlys, and indecisiveness.
2. Physical- Enemy fire or terrain.
3. External- Factors imposed by enemy action, terrain, weather, or
by chance.
4. Self-induced friction- Caused by such factors as lack of a
clearly defined goal, lack of coordination, unclear or complicated plans,
complex task organizations or command relationships, or complicated
technologies.
4. Uncertainty Uncertainty will occur on the battle field. The "fog of war" can be
mitigated but not eradicated. Rehearsals, contingencies, SOPs, and
fostering initiative all can reduce uncertainty.
5. Fluidity Each action is shaped by the previous action and creates immeasurable
fleeting opportunities and unforeseen events.
6. Disorder Plans are always changing and war gravitates toward disorder. Leaders
should train and generate with disorder and use it as a weapon against
our opponent.
7. Complexity Numerous units. Each unit has its own mission.
8. The human danger
di- mension
10. Policy and War
9. Violence
and
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