Warfighting 1 Exam Questions and
Answers
Chapter 1 - Correct Answers -The Nature of War
The Nature of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -War Defined—Friction——
Uncertainty-—Fluidity— Disorder—Complexity—The Human Dimension— Violence and
Danger—Physical, Moral, and Mental Forces—The Evolution of War—The Science, Art,
and Dynamic of War—Conclusion
The Theory of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -War As an Act of Policy—
Means in War—The Spectrum of Conflict—Levels of War—Initiative
and Response—Styles of Warfare—Combat Power— Speed and Focus—Surprise and
Boldness—Centers of Gravity and Critical Vulnerabilities—Creating and Exploiting
Opportunity—Conclusion
Preparing for War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -Force Planning—Organization
——Doctrine— Professionalism—Training—Professional Military Education—Personnel
Management—Equipping— Conclusion
The Conduct of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -The Challenge—Maneuver
Warfare—Orienting on the Enemy—Philosophy of Command—Shaping the Action—
Decisionmaking—Mission Tactics—Commander's Intent— Main Effort—Surfaces and
Gaps—Combined Arms— Conclusion
Since war is an act of violence based on irreconcilable disagreement, it will invariably
inflame and be shaped by ___________________. - Correct Answers -Human Emotion
________________, instilled through leadership, is the driving force of all action in war.
- Correct Answers -The Human Will; An act that may break the will of one enemy may
only serve to stiffen the resolve of another.
The means of war is force, applied in the form of organized ______________. - Correct
Answers -Violence; It is through the use of violence, or the credible threat of violence,
that we compel our enemy to do our will.
Since war is a violent enterprise,___________ is ever present. - Correct Answers -
Danger
What is the human reaction to danger? - Correct Answers -Fear
Answers
Chapter 1 - Correct Answers -The Nature of War
The Nature of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -War Defined—Friction——
Uncertainty-—Fluidity— Disorder—Complexity—The Human Dimension— Violence and
Danger—Physical, Moral, and Mental Forces—The Evolution of War—The Science, Art,
and Dynamic of War—Conclusion
The Theory of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -War As an Act of Policy—
Means in War—The Spectrum of Conflict—Levels of War—Initiative
and Response—Styles of Warfare—Combat Power— Speed and Focus—Surprise and
Boldness—Centers of Gravity and Critical Vulnerabilities—Creating and Exploiting
Opportunity—Conclusion
Preparing for War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -Force Planning—Organization
——Doctrine— Professionalism—Training—Professional Military Education—Personnel
Management—Equipping— Conclusion
The Conduct of War-Chapter Contents - Correct Answers -The Challenge—Maneuver
Warfare—Orienting on the Enemy—Philosophy of Command—Shaping the Action—
Decisionmaking—Mission Tactics—Commander's Intent— Main Effort—Surfaces and
Gaps—Combined Arms— Conclusion
Since war is an act of violence based on irreconcilable disagreement, it will invariably
inflame and be shaped by ___________________. - Correct Answers -Human Emotion
________________, instilled through leadership, is the driving force of all action in war.
- Correct Answers -The Human Will; An act that may break the will of one enemy may
only serve to stiffen the resolve of another.
The means of war is force, applied in the form of organized ______________. - Correct
Answers -Violence; It is through the use of violence, or the credible threat of violence,
that we compel our enemy to do our will.
Since war is a violent enterprise,___________ is ever present. - Correct Answers -
Danger
What is the human reaction to danger? - Correct Answers -Fear
