Clausewitz COG
The hub of all power and movement upon which everything depends.
Friction
the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design
the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequ...
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Clausewitz COG - ANSWER-The hub of all power and movement upon which everything depends.
Friction - ANSWER-the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design - ANSWER-the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is the purpose of doctrine? - ANSWER-Doctrine serves as a starting point for thinking about and conducting operations. In other words, it serves as a common professional language for amongst service
members and as a common frame of reference for discussing operations.
Ethical Triangle - ANSWER-Principles: Act in accordance with the established values and principles. Virtues: Golden Rule; Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Consequences: Do the greatest
good for the greatest number.
Who are the Statutory / Principle advisors of the National Security Organization/Council? - ANSWER-
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS)
How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANSWER-every 2 years
What documents go to the Combat Command under strategic guidance? - ANSWER-Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF) Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JFCP)
termination criteria - ANSWER-The specified standards approved by the President and or the Secretary of Defense that must be met before a joint operations can be concluded. (JP 1-02)
What is operational reach? - ANSWER-Operational reach is the distance and duration across which a joint force can successfully employ military capabilities. How to tell if a COA is Distinguishable? - ANSWER-1. Task organization
2. The scheme of maneuver (SOM)
3. Main effort
4. Primary mechanism of mission accomplishment
5. Sequential versus simultaneous maneuvers 6. Reserve
What are the 6 principles of mission command? - ANSWER-1. Build cohesive teams through mutual trust.
2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide a clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
What is the distinction between mission command as a philosophy and mission command as a war-
fighting function? - ANSWER-Under the philosophy of mission command, commanders understand their leadership guides the actions of the force. Commanders, assisted by their staffs, use the guiding principles of mission command to balance the art of command with the science of control. They use the art of command to exercise authority, to provide leadership, and to make timely decisions. Commanders
and staffs use the science of control to regulate forces and direct the execution of operations to conform to their commander's intent.
Clausewitzian Trinity - ANSWER-1. Government-ends-reason
2. People-means-passion
3. Military-ways-chance - ANSWER-Nine. 6 geographical CCMDr. 3 Functional CCMDr. The Defense Department has nine unified combatant commands, each with responsibilities for a geographic region or functional area in support of
U.S. strategic objectives. Their mission is to maintain command and control of U.S. military forces around the world in peacetime as well as in conflict.
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