Warfighting Guide
Chapter 1 Warfighting
(Battlefield Dynamics) - answer Friction, Uncertainty, Fluidity, Disorder, Complexity, The
Human Dimension, Violence and Danger, Physical/Mental/Moral Factors
Friction - answer Simple is difficult, difficult is seemingly impossible.
Mental or Physical
Uncertainty - answer Fog of War: All decisions made with incomplete, inaccurate or
contradictory information.
Chance plays a role
Fluidity - answer No one event is isolated, flexibility is required.
We must be proactive and shape events to our advantage
Disorder - answerPlans are overcome by events disorder rules battlefield.
Flexibility and opportunistic will are required.
Complexity - answerWar is not two individuals but two forces clashing, no commander
can control all aspects.
The Human Dimension - answerCentral factor in war.
Morals and Emotions
Strength, will and stamina
Violence and Danger - answerElements of war, ever present, along with fear.
Leaders must learn to counter act it through unit cohesion and self confidence.
Physical, Mental Moral Factors - answerPhysical: Men/Material
Mental: Ability to outthink EN
Moral: What a man is willing to do
Mental and moral hard to weight, but cannot be ignored.
, Evolution of War - answerNature of war is constant, methods are constantly changing.
We must be on cutting edge of technology and tactics while embracing fundamentals.
Science, Dynamic and Art of War - answerScience: Elements which can be measured.
Art: Intuitive ability to assess and decide on a COA.
Dynamic: Social interaction affected by boldness, spirit and will.
Chapter 2 - answerTheory of War
1. War as an act of policy
2. Means in War
3. Spectrum of Conflict
4. Levels of War
5. Initiative and Response
6. Styles of Warfare
7. Combat Power
8. Speed and Focus
9. Surprise and Boldness
10. CG and CV
11. Creating and Exploiting Opportunity
War is an extension of both___ and____with the addition of ____ - answerAct and
Policy, military force.
Strategy of annihilation seeks to - answerDestroy an EN's military power
Strategy of erosion seeks to - answerErode the EN's will
Means in War - answereconomic, diplomatic, psychological forces as well as military
force.
Spectrum of Conflict - answerMOOTW (military ops other than war)
Smalls wars more probable than general war
Low intensity conflicts can have high intensity fire fights.
MOOTW----------------TOTAL WAR
Levels of War - answerStrategic, Operational, Tactical
Strategic Level - answerNational and Military strategy, military means for attainign policy
goals.
Forces are distributed and Theaters are established.
Tactical Level - answerTechniques and methods for accomplishing a particular mission.
Chapter 1 Warfighting
(Battlefield Dynamics) - answer Friction, Uncertainty, Fluidity, Disorder, Complexity, The
Human Dimension, Violence and Danger, Physical/Mental/Moral Factors
Friction - answer Simple is difficult, difficult is seemingly impossible.
Mental or Physical
Uncertainty - answer Fog of War: All decisions made with incomplete, inaccurate or
contradictory information.
Chance plays a role
Fluidity - answer No one event is isolated, flexibility is required.
We must be proactive and shape events to our advantage
Disorder - answerPlans are overcome by events disorder rules battlefield.
Flexibility and opportunistic will are required.
Complexity - answerWar is not two individuals but two forces clashing, no commander
can control all aspects.
The Human Dimension - answerCentral factor in war.
Morals and Emotions
Strength, will and stamina
Violence and Danger - answerElements of war, ever present, along with fear.
Leaders must learn to counter act it through unit cohesion and self confidence.
Physical, Mental Moral Factors - answerPhysical: Men/Material
Mental: Ability to outthink EN
Moral: What a man is willing to do
Mental and moral hard to weight, but cannot be ignored.
, Evolution of War - answerNature of war is constant, methods are constantly changing.
We must be on cutting edge of technology and tactics while embracing fundamentals.
Science, Dynamic and Art of War - answerScience: Elements which can be measured.
Art: Intuitive ability to assess and decide on a COA.
Dynamic: Social interaction affected by boldness, spirit and will.
Chapter 2 - answerTheory of War
1. War as an act of policy
2. Means in War
3. Spectrum of Conflict
4. Levels of War
5. Initiative and Response
6. Styles of Warfare
7. Combat Power
8. Speed and Focus
9. Surprise and Boldness
10. CG and CV
11. Creating and Exploiting Opportunity
War is an extension of both___ and____with the addition of ____ - answerAct and
Policy, military force.
Strategy of annihilation seeks to - answerDestroy an EN's military power
Strategy of erosion seeks to - answerErode the EN's will
Means in War - answereconomic, diplomatic, psychological forces as well as military
force.
Spectrum of Conflict - answerMOOTW (military ops other than war)
Smalls wars more probable than general war
Low intensity conflicts can have high intensity fire fights.
MOOTW----------------TOTAL WAR
Levels of War - answerStrategic, Operational, Tactical
Strategic Level - answerNational and Military strategy, military means for attainign policy
goals.
Forces are distributed and Theaters are established.
Tactical Level - answerTechniques and methods for accomplishing a particular mission.
