Adversary's Cog Case Study

Question 6. First, the TORCH should eliminate the Theater Strategic-level enemy’s COG by seizing control of the ports and airfields. The lines of communications should be destroyed through an amphibious landing on the Axis powers’ ports followed by seizure of the nearby ports and airfields. After the gaining control of the Axis’ ports and the TORCH gains security, the ports and field should be used for means of receiving of troops and equipment as well as the launching of other offenses. Analysis of the adversary’s CoG is a critical step in operational design as it will determine from what elements the Theater Strategic-level enemy’s derive their freedom.
Question 7a.
1. Vichy French Forces
2. Control of the ports and airfields
3. The number