U.S. Army AIRLAND Battle doctrine

UNITED STATES ARMY POWER PROJECTION IN THE 21st CENTURY: AIRLAND Battle Doctrine

Doctrine: "How we fight and win"
Derived from:
General DePuy and AIRLAND Battle doctrine
U.S. Army successes in battle
The History of War
After-Action Reviews (AARs)created by S.L.A. Marshall in WWII
Individual Reports
Collective reports
You cannot just refight the last war:
* New Technology
* Dynamic improvements in weaponry

9 Principles of War (MOOSE MUSS) derived from Von Clausewitz
Mass
Objective
Offensive
Simplicity
Economy of Force
Maneuver
Unity of command
Security
Surprise

5 tenets of U.S. Army Operations (AIDS-V)
Agility
Initiative
Depth
Synchronization
Versatility

4 Dynamics of Combat Power (L-MFP)
Leadership (Communicate)
Maneuver (Move)
Firepower (Shoot)
Protection (Survive)

Characteristics of Offensive Operations
Surprise
Concentration
Speed
Flexibility
Audacity

Phases of Offensive Operations
Preparation
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit

Characteristics of Defensive Operations
Preparation
Disruption
Concentration
Flexibility
Examination: did you learn all this?
1. The dynamic element of _______is one of the 9 Principles of war and also one of the 4 Dynamics of Combat Power.
2. Doctrine is best defined as?
3. Of the two forms of warfare which is clearly the most decisive?
4. The most essential dynamic of combat Power is?
Receiving an uncomplicated, oral Operations Order (OPORD) in clear, plain and understandable language would conform to which one of the 9 Principles of war?
6. Auadacity in the Offensive is best described as?
7. State a recent example of U.S. Army battle where surprise was achieved?

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