9 Principles of War Flashcards
Unity of Command (specifically the principle’s # in order)
1 - Ensures unity of effort for every objective under one responsible commander.
Objective (specifically the principle’s # in order)
2 - Direct military operations toward a defined and attainable objective that contributes to strategic, operational, and tactical aims.
Offensive (specifically the principle’s # in order)
3 - To seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
Mass (specifically the principle’s # in order)
4 - Concentrate the effects of combat power at the most advantageous place and time to achieve decisive results.
Maneuver (specifically the principle’s # in order)
5 - Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat airpower in a multidimensional combat space.
Economy of Force (specifically the principle’s # in order)
6 - Judicious employment and distribution of forces.
Security (specifically the principle’s # in order)
7 - To never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage.
Surprise (specifically the principle’s # in order)
8 - Attack the enemy at a time, place, or in a manner for which they are not prepared.
Simplicity (specifically the principle’s # in order)
9 - Avoid unnecessary complexity in preparing, planning, and conducting military operations.
Principle of War - ONE
Unity of Command
Principle of War - TWO
Objective
Principle of War - THREE
Offensive
Principle of War - FOUR
Mass
Principle of War - FIVE
Maneuver
Principle of War - SIX
Economy of Force
