Army OCS History (100% Correct)

DEFINITION of WAR correct answers a violent conflict b/w organized groups w/ unknown resolve, each seeking to impose its will on the other Carl Von Clausewitz believes war is a... correct answers continuation of politics by other means War Aim correct answers desired end state Clausewitz's center of gravity -out of the characteristics a certain center of gravity develops from what? correct answers The hub of all power and movement, on which everything depends Strategic Level of War correct answers All of a nation's armed/other forces' efforts in all campaigns ("the war") to meet war aim Operational Level of War correct answers In-theater forces; large tactical units (~armies & above) ops that can have strategic results ("the campaign") Tactical Level of War correct answers Field units -- ~ armies & below ('the battle') What are the Principles of War & how many are there? correct answers unity of command, objective, offensive, mass, maneuver, economy of force, security, surprise, and simplicity...9 Principle of War Objective correct answers Direct every military operation toward a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable obj The principle of obj, a series of intermediate obj, helps all elements of an operation focus on what must be done and by whom Principle of War Offensive correct answers Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative In order to achieve victory, a commander must undertake offensive operations Principle of War Maneuver correct answers Place the ENY in a disadvantageous position through the flexible application of combat power -essential ingredient of combat power -object of maneuver is to dispose a force in such a manner as to place the ENY at a relative disadvantage & thus achieve results that would be more costly in men Principle of War Mass correct answers Concentrate the effects of combat power at the decisive place and time -mass is thus the concentration of military assets against a specific target