Concepts of War and Conflict Exam Solution Manual- Chapter 5
Politics - Answers Distribution of power through dynamic interaction
Policy - Answers objectives established within a political process
War must serve_____ - Answers policy
When policy is extreme...
When policy is limited... - Answers fewer political restrictions on force
political considerations will restrict application of military force
2 strategies you can impose on your enemy? - Answers Strategy of annihilation
Strategy of erosion
Strategy of annihilation - Answers Make enemy helpless by destroying military capabilities (WWI, WWII)
Strategy of Erosion - Answers Convince enemy that accepting terms is less painful that continued
resistance, erode leadership's will (desert storm, somalia, serbia)
The spectrum of conflict - Answers Broad range of military capabilities to deter war, resolve conflict,
promote peace, and support civil authorities
Military strategy (3 levels) - Answers Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Define: Military Strategy - Answers The art of winning wars and securing peace. Strategy involves
establishing goals, assigning forces, providing assets, and imposing conditions on the use of force in
theaters of war
Tactical Level - Answers lowest level
Concepts and methods used to accomplish a particular mission in either combat or other military
operations
Science of winning engagements and battles
Operational Level - Answers Use of tactics to attain strategic objectives. Deciding when, where, and
under what conditions to refuse battle
Offense - Answers Striking Power
Defense - Answers Resisting Power
Politics - Answers Distribution of power through dynamic interaction
Policy - Answers objectives established within a political process
War must serve_____ - Answers policy
When policy is extreme...
When policy is limited... - Answers fewer political restrictions on force
political considerations will restrict application of military force
2 strategies you can impose on your enemy? - Answers Strategy of annihilation
Strategy of erosion
Strategy of annihilation - Answers Make enemy helpless by destroying military capabilities (WWI, WWII)
Strategy of Erosion - Answers Convince enemy that accepting terms is less painful that continued
resistance, erode leadership's will (desert storm, somalia, serbia)
The spectrum of conflict - Answers Broad range of military capabilities to deter war, resolve conflict,
promote peace, and support civil authorities
Military strategy (3 levels) - Answers Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Define: Military Strategy - Answers The art of winning wars and securing peace. Strategy involves
establishing goals, assigning forces, providing assets, and imposing conditions on the use of force in
theaters of war
Tactical Level - Answers lowest level
Concepts and methods used to accomplish a particular mission in either combat or other military
operations
Science of winning engagements and battles
Operational Level - Answers Use of tactics to attain strategic objectives. Deciding when, where, and
under what conditions to refuse battle
Offense - Answers Striking Power
Defense - Answers Resisting Power
