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Exam #1 Review Doctrine, Terms, Themes, & Theory

Exam #1 Review Doctrine, Terms, Themes, & Theory. Littoral Warfare. War Defined Friction Uncertainty Complexity The Human Dimension. Styles of Warfare Attrition Maneuver Combat Power Centers of Gravity & Critical Vulnerabilities Creating and Exploiting Opportunity.

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Exam #1 Review Doctrine, Terms, Themes, & Theory

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  1. Exam #1 ReviewDoctrine, Terms, Themes, & Theory Littoral Warfare

  2. War Defined Friction Uncertainty Complexity The Human Dimension Styles of Warfare Attrition Maneuver Combat Power Centers of Gravity & Critical Vulnerabilities Creating and Exploiting Opportunity MCDP-1, Warfighting

  3. Doctrine Training Equipping Mission Tactics Main Effort Supporting Effort Reserve Maneuver Warfare Orienting on the Enemy Surfaces and Gaps Combined Arms MCDP-1, Warfighting (cont)

  4. Levels of War (MCDP-1) • Policy • Strategic • Operational • Tactical

  5. Mass Objective Offense Security Economy of Force -Definitions from the take home brief are best Maneuver Unity of Command Surprise Simplicity Principles of War(MOOSEMUSS)

  6. Offensive Fundamentals • Planning (METT-T) • Purpose of the Offense • Types of Attacks • Frontal • Flanking • Envelopment • Penetration – not in handout • Infiltration – not in handout • Offensive considerations in amphibious operations

  7. Orient on the enemy Gain and maintain contact Develop the situation Concentrate superior firepower at the decisive time and place Achieve surprise Exploit known enemy weaknesses Seize or control key terrain Gain and retain the initiative Neutralize the enemy’s ability to react Advance by fire and maneuver Maintain momentum. Act quickly Exploit success Be flexible Be aggressive Provide for the security of the force 16 Fundamentals of the Offense

  8. Defensive Fundamentals • Planning (METT-T) • Purpose of the Defense • To develop more favorable conditions for offensive operations • To retain key or decisive terrain or to prevent the enemy’s capture of terrain • Linear Defense vs Defense in Depth • Considerations • Mutual support, prep, obstacles, counterattack • Defending against amphibious operations

  9. Amphibious Operations • Why are they necessary? • What benefit do they provide?

  10. 8 Themes of Amphibious Operations • Problems of the Tadpole • Transformation • The landing itself is rarely the key problem • Problems of Command • The amphibious invasion is a means to an end, not an end to itself • The influence of terrain and geography

  11. 8 Themes of Amphibious Ops (cont.) • The amphibious operation as a form of envelopment • The inherent chaotic and decentralized nature of landings • Friction • Small Unit action • The development of amphibious technology and techniques

  12. 5 Types of Amphibious Operations • Assault • Four main goals of an amphibious assault. • Demonstration • Raid • Withdrawal • Other Amphibious Operations

  13. SSgt Barrera • Congratulations • Making SSgt is a great achievement • Which is a Duck? • Which is a DUKW?

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