Ch. 6 Operations During Armed Conflict

Utilization of offensive and defensive strategies involving crime and terrorism to influence populations.

Actions designed to influence perceptions and behavior of target populations.

Units that integrate different military branches to enhance combat effectiveness.

Tactic used to defeat an enemy’s will by rapidly striking behind their lines.

Russian strategy to conceal true military intentions from adversaries.

Balance of hard (military) and soft (diplomacy) power in state conflict strategy.

Chinese strategy encompassing media, psychological, and legal warfare.

The surrounding conditions affecting military operations, including social, economic, and political factors.

Levels of command in a military structure, responsible for various aspects of operations.

Unit containing multiple battalions, designed for decisive combat operations.

Large military units composed of several brigades, tasked with coordinating complex operations.

A military formation comprising multiple divisions, overseeing extensive operations.

Systems combining various air defense assets to protect against aerial threats.

The distance and duration across which a unit can successfully project forces.

Integration of multiple military branches' resources to enhance operational effectiveness.

Allied forces and organizations working together towards a common objective.

Higher headquarters provide active support to subordinate formations, enhancing their capabilities in combat.

Subordinate formations must not fail due to narrow focus; support is key to success.

Task-organizing involves structuring forces to meet specific tasks or missions effectively.

Key factors include mission, training, experience, capabilities, environment, and enemy threat.

Task-organization can be ongoing, adapting units for changing missions.

Task organization ensures unified command and coordination of efforts among units.

An effective task organization retains flexibility to handle unexpected events and future ops.

Effective task organization allocates resources with minimal restrictions for optimal use.

The process of ensuring military achievements are maintained and developed after initial victories.

Various assets required for effective consolidation, including troops and support units.

Operations to defend specific areas, control populations, and secure vital infrastructure.

Actions taken to defeat remaining enemy forces and secure dominance.

Tasks to maintain order, provide governmental services, and assist in reconstruction.

Management of captured enemy personnel during and after combat operations.

Communicating messages to local populations to support military operations.

Evaluating potential risks while planning military operations.

The ability to maintain the offensive in a conflict, preventing the enemy from recovering.

The required use of military resources to maintain pressure and secure achievements.

Local military units that assist in operations and help connect with local populations.

Tools and strategies commanders use to overcome enemy forces effectively.

Strategies used to manipulate information and public perception to disadvantage the enemy.

A long-term opposition strategy employed by enemies post-defeat to regain power.

The ability of units to assist each other during operations, enhancing flexibility and options.

The process of arranging military units to maximize effectiveness for a mission.

The effective distance at which military units can provide support to one another.

A military unit composed of helicopters and personnel providing air support to ground forces.

Shared understanding among units of the operational environment and enemy forces.

Coordinated movement of units to optimize combat effectiveness against the enemy.

Artillery or air strikes that target enemy forces without direct line of sight.

Different types of military operations; conventional involves large units, while special focuses on smaller, highly trained teams.