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11 Cards in this Set
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Define "Principles of War"
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"Those aspects of warfare that are universally true and relevant" Providing general guidance on applying military force.
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How many Principles of war is there?
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nine
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What are the Principles of war?
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Unity of command, Objective, Offensive, Mass, Maneuver, Economy of Force, Security, Surprise, Simplicity
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Define Unity of Command
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Unity of command concentrates effort for all objectives under one reponsible commander. Airpower must be controlled centrally by an airman
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Define Objective
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Objective directs operations toward a defined and attainable goal that contributes to strategic, operational and tactical aims. It shapes priorities and avoids fragmenting force elements
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Define Mass
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Mass concentrates combat power at the most advantageous place and time to achieve decisive results
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Define Air and Space Force
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Air and space forces achieve mass faster than surface forces through effectiveness of attack, not just overwhelming numbers
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Define Maneuver
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Maneuver places the enemy at a disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power in a multidimensional combat space
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Define Economy of Force
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Economy of Force judiciously employs and distributes forces, allocating minimum essential resources to secondary efforts
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Define Security
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Security never permits the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage. Gaining and maintaining control of air space and information media is crucial
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Define Surprise
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Surprise leverages the security principle by attacking the enemy at a time, place or in a manner for which it is not prepared. Air forces achieve surprise more readily than surface forces
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