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Clausewitz COG - The hub of all power and movement upon which everything depends.
Friction - the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design - the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that
underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is the purpose of doctrine? - Doctrine serves as a starting point for thinking about and
conducting operations. In other words, it serves as a common professional language for
amongst service members and as a common frame of reference for discussing operations.
Ethical Triangle - Principles: Act in accordance with the established values and principles.
Virtues: Golden Rule; Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Consequences: Do the
greatest good for the greatest number.
Who are the Statutory / Principle advisors of the National Security Organization/Council? -
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS)
How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - every 2 years
What documents go to the Combat Command under strategic guidance? - Guidance for
Employment of the Force (GEF) Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JFCP)
, termination criteria - The specified standards approved by the President and or the Secretary of
Defense that must be met before a joint operations can be concluded. (JP 1-02)
What is operational reach? - Operational reach is the distance and duration across which a joint
force can successfully employ military capabilities.
How to tell if a COA is Distinguishable? - 1. Task organization
2. The scheme of maneuver (SOM)
3. Main effort
4. Primary mechanism of mission accomplishment
5. Sequential versus simultaneous maneuvers
6. Reserve
What are the 6 principles of mission command? - 1. Build cohesive teams through mutual trust.
2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide a clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
What is the distinction between mission command as a philosophy and mission command as a
war-fighting function? - Under the philosophy of mission command, commanders understand
their leadership guides the actions of the force. Commanders, assisted by their staffs, use the
guiding principles of mission command to balance the art of command with the science of
control. They use the art of command to exercise authority, to provide leadership, and to make
timely decisions. Commanders and staffs use the science of control to regulate forces and direct
the execution of operations to conform to their commander's intent.