Cpl's Course: Intro to Warfighting verified/passed

Cpl's Course: Intro to Warfighting verified/passedWar - correct answer -War is us trying to impose our interest on them through violent means. -War is a violent clash of interests between organized groups characterized by the use of military force. -MCDP-1 definition-The essence of war is a violent struggle between 2 hostile, independent, irreconcilable will, each trying to impose itself on the other. Friction - correct answer -Clash between 2 opposing wills -Internal friction is self induced, stemming from, among other things, lack of clearly defined goals, lack of coordination, unclear or complicated plans, complex task organizationsor relationships, or complicated technologies -External friction is imposed by the terrian, weather, and/or enemy actions Uncertainity - correct answer -Fog of War -Unknowns about the enemy, the enviroment and even about the friendly situations. Fluidity - correct answer -Each episode in war merges with those that precede and follow it-creating a continuous, fluctuating flow. Disorder - correct answer - An inherent attribute to war when plans go awry, instructions and informationare unclear or misinterpreted, communications fail, mistakes, and unforeseen events are common placed. Complexity - correct answer - Each element of an action (division, regiment, battalion) is part of a larger whole and must cooperate with other elements for the accomplishment of a common goal. -Decentralized execution -Vertical Communication or lack thereof (upchain of command) -Horizontal communication or lack thereof (between units/Marines)