Introduction to Warfighting Exam
Questions and Answers
Warfighting - Correct Answers -A publication that describes the war fighting philosophy
of the USMC.
Chapter 1 The Nature of War - Correct Answers -Opposing wills: enemies will vs our
own will.
Chapter 2 Theory of War - Correct Answers -Concepts and Ideas of war.
Chapter 3 Preparing for War - Correct Answers -Who and how war will be conducted.
Chapter 4 Conduct of War - Correct Answers -Principles related to the execution of war.
Uncertainty - Correct Answers -Unknowns about the enemy.
Fluidity - Correct Answers -War is fluid, requiring us to adapt.
The Spectrum of Conflict - Correct Answers -War ranges from total war to military
operations other than war (MOOTW).
Levels of War - Correct Answers -Strategic, Operational, Tactical
Strategic Level of War - Correct Answers -Develops objectives and uses resources to
achieve those objectives. Involves the art of winning wars and maintaining the peace.
Operational Level of War - Correct Answers -Connects tactics with objectives by
conducting operations. The art and science of winning campaigns.
The Tactical Level of War - Correct Answers -Uses planning and methods of execution
to achieve the objectives of individual units and or forces.
Initiative and Response - Correct Answers -In War, we are either taking the initiative, or
responding to what the opponent does. Offensive vs. Defensive
Styles of Warfare - Correct Answers -Can range anywhere on a spectrum from attrition
to maneuver.
Disorder - Correct Answers -Chaos is expected and unavoidable. Deal with it.
Questions and Answers
Warfighting - Correct Answers -A publication that describes the war fighting philosophy
of the USMC.
Chapter 1 The Nature of War - Correct Answers -Opposing wills: enemies will vs our
own will.
Chapter 2 Theory of War - Correct Answers -Concepts and Ideas of war.
Chapter 3 Preparing for War - Correct Answers -Who and how war will be conducted.
Chapter 4 Conduct of War - Correct Answers -Principles related to the execution of war.
Uncertainty - Correct Answers -Unknowns about the enemy.
Fluidity - Correct Answers -War is fluid, requiring us to adapt.
The Spectrum of Conflict - Correct Answers -War ranges from total war to military
operations other than war (MOOTW).
Levels of War - Correct Answers -Strategic, Operational, Tactical
Strategic Level of War - Correct Answers -Develops objectives and uses resources to
achieve those objectives. Involves the art of winning wars and maintaining the peace.
Operational Level of War - Correct Answers -Connects tactics with objectives by
conducting operations. The art and science of winning campaigns.
The Tactical Level of War - Correct Answers -Uses planning and methods of execution
to achieve the objectives of individual units and or forces.
Initiative and Response - Correct Answers -In War, we are either taking the initiative, or
responding to what the opponent does. Offensive vs. Defensive
Styles of Warfare - Correct Answers -Can range anywhere on a spectrum from attrition
to maneuver.
Disorder - Correct Answers -Chaos is expected and unavoidable. Deal with it.
