Principles Of War

Question 1

Unity of Command

Tenet Pair: Centralize control and decentralized execution(fundamental) & Synergistic Effects

Answer 1

*Integration

Unity of command ensures concentration of effort for every objective under one responsible commander

Am understand Range of Air and space power
Applies theater wide perspective

A single air-minded commander is best suited to Orchestrate air and space power

Question 2

Objective

Pair Tenet- Flexibility/Versatility & Synergistic Effects

Answer 2

Principal objective is to direct military operations to Warren to find an attainable objective With strategic,operational, and tactical aims

Unity of efforts. Political and military goal should be complementary and clearly articulated

Shapes priorities
Try to avoid siphoning of forces to fragment objectives

Question 3

Offensive

Answer 3

The purpose is to see ‘s, retain, exploit the initiative. Act rather than react.

Shape the conflict
Force enemy to react
Dictate grounds and conditions for battle

Question 4

Mass

Tenet pair: Concentration

Answer 4

Concentrate the effects of combat power at the most advantageous place and time to achieve decisive results

Math is in effect, not just an overwhelming and quantity
Air space launch from widely dispersed locations
Air and space powers speed, range, and flexibility complemented by accuracy+lethality of precision

Question 5

Maneuver

Pair Tenet- Flexibility/Versatility

Answer 5

Maneuver places the enemy in position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power in multi dimensional combat space

Mass+ maneuver applied together
Strike directly and strategic or operational centers
Engage anywhere anytime from any direction

Question 6

Economy of Force

Tenet Pair: Synergistic Effects & Concentration

Answer 6

Judicious employment and distribution of forces.
Allocate some minimum essential resources to secondary efforts

Rational use of force by selecting best mix of combat power
Greatest vulnerability:Misuse or misdirection of air and space power

Question 7

Security

Answer 7

The purpose is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantages

Strike from beyond enemies reach with a global response
Distribute operations, data, command, and control over worldwide span to reduce vulnerability

Question 8

Surprise

Answer 8

Surprise leverage is the principle of security by attacking the enemy at a time place or manner when they are not prepared.

Requires Speed and range + flexibility and versatility
Go arranged rapid deployment and seizure

Question 9

Simplicity

Answer 9

Organizing, preparing, planning.Plans are simple and direct.

Allow subordinate commander is the freedom to creatively operate within their battle space

Question 10

7 Tenets of Air Power

Answer 10

Centralize control and Decentralized Execution
Flexibility and versatility
Synergistic Effects
Persistence
Concentration
Priority 
Balance