Army OCS History (Lesson 1-3 COPY SD) – Q’s And A’s
DEFINITION of WAR Correct Ans - a violent conflict b/w organized
groups w/ unknown resolve, each seeking to impose its will on the other
Carl Von Clausewitz believes war is a... Correct Ans - continuation of
politics by other means
War Aim Correct Ans - desired end state
Clausewitz's center of gravity
-out of the characteristics a certain center of gravity develops from what?
Correct Ans - The hub of all power and movement, on which everything
depends
Strategic Level of War Correct Ans - All of a nation's armed/other forces'
efforts in all campaigns ("the war") to meet war aim
Operational Level of War Correct Ans - In-theater forces; large tactical
units (~armies & above) ops that can have strategic results ("the campaign")
Tactical Level of War Correct Ans - Field units -- ~ armies & below ('the
battle')
What are the Principles of War & how many are there? Correct Ans -
unity of command, objective, offensive, mass, maneuver, economy of force,
security, surprise, and simplicity...9
Principle of War
Objective Correct Ans - Direct every military operation toward a clearly
defined, decisive, and attainable obj
The principle of obj, a series of intermediate obj, helps all elements of an
operation focus on what must be done and by whom
Principle of War
Offensive Correct Ans - Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative
,In order to achieve victory, a commander must undertake offensive
operations
Principle of War
Maneuver Correct Ans - Place the ENY in a disadvantageous position
through the flexible application of combat power
-essential ingredient of combat power
-object of maneuver is to dispose a force in such a manner as to place the ENY
at a relative disadvantage & thus achieve results that would be more costly in
men
Principle of War
Mass Correct Ans - Concentrate the effects of combat power at the
decisive place and time
-mass is thus the concentration of military assets against a specific target
Principle of War
Economy of Force Correct Ans - Allocate minimum essential combat
power to secondary efforts
Principle of War
Unity of Command Correct Ans - For every obj, ensure unity of effort
under one responsible commander
ONE PERSON IN CHARGE
Principle of War
Security Correct Ans - Never permit the ENY to acquire an unexpected
advantage
-essential to the preservation of combat power and is achieved by measures
taken to prevent surprise, preserve freedom of action, and deny the ENY info
of friendly forces
-Risks be calculated carefully and that no unnecessary chances are taken
Principle of War
Surprise Correct Ans - Strike the ENY at a time or place in a manner for
which he is unprepared
Principle of War
, Simplicity Correct Ans - prepare clr, uncomplicated plans and clear,
concise orders to ensure thorough understanding and minimize confusion
3 New Principles of War & their DEF Correct Ans - Legitimacy
- maintain legal, political, and moral authority in one's operations
Restraint
-Limit collateral damage and prevent unnecessary force
Perseverance
-One must remain committed to tactical, operational, and strategic end states,
b/c ENY may be quite determined too
FRICTION Correct Ans - An intangible force that makes the apparently
easy task difficult
Penetration Correct Ans - an ATT on the ENY's front by driving a wedge
into it or piercing it completely
Envelopment Correct Ans - an ATT on an ENY's flank & toward his rear,
usually accompanied by an ATT on his front
A turning movement Correct Ans - is a wide enveloping maneuver,
passing around the side of the ENY's main forces and ATT him from the rear
Logistics Correct Ans - "art of planning" & carrying out the movement
and maintenance of forces...
Line of Communication (LOC) Correct Ans - -connecting links--network
of railways, waterways, roads, and air routes by which an armed force in the
field is reinforced and supplied from its base of operations in the home or
friendly area
Battle Bunker Hill
takeaways and result Correct Ans - -1775
-open slope (Breed's Hill)
-Brits violated Maneuver and Surprise
-British used daylight frontal attack & aims were to
--take peninsula
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