6 MCDP 1

Question 1

Define the nature of war

Answer 1

• Constant
• Means and methods evolve continuously
• Moral, mental and physical characteristics and demands
• We impose our will on the enemy; he imposes his will on us
• War is timeless and ever changing
• The nature of war is constant; however, means and methods continuously evolve

Question 2

Levels of War

Answer 2

• Strategic
• Operational
• Tactical

Question 3

Identify the principles of war

MOOSEMUSS

Answer 3

Mass
Offensive
Objective
Security
Economy of force
Maneuver 
Unity of command
Surprise 
Simplicity

Question 4

Identify the maneuver warfare concepts

Answer 4

• Focuses on enemies CV and CG
• To gain positional advantage
• Concentrates fires and forces at decisive points to destroy enemy elements
• Commanders intent, main effort, and critical vulnerability: taking action to generate and exploit some kind of advantage over the enemy as a means of accomplishing out objectiveness as possible
• Through maneuver a small force can achieve superiority at the right time and place
• Maneuver warfare is a warfighting philosophy that seeks to shatter the enemy’s cohesion through a variety of rapid, focused, and unexpected actions which create a turbulent and rapidly deteriorating situation with which the enemy cannot cope