Principles of Joint Operations (MOOSE-MUSS-LRP)
Mass
Objective
Offense
Surprise
Economy of Force
Maneuver
Unity of Command
Security
Simplicity
Legitimacy
Restraint
Perseverance
Army Core Competencies Combined Arms Maneuver
Wide Area Security
Operational Variables Political
Military
Economic
Social
Information
Infrastructure
Physical Environment
Time
Steps of IPB (DDED)
Define the Battlefield Environment
Describe the Battlefield's Effects
Evaluate the Threat
Determine Threat COAs
Decisive Point A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon,
allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contribute
materially to achieving success.
,Offensive Tasks (MAEP)
Movement to Contact
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit
Defensive Tasks (RAM)
Retrograde (Delay, Withdrawal, Retirement)
Area Defense
Mobile Defense
Characteristics of the Offense (CATS)
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo
Surprise
Characteristics of the Defense (MOMS PDF)
Mass
Operations in Depth
Maneuver
Security
Preparation
Disruption
Flexibility
Engagement Area Development Identify likely enemy AoA
Determine likely enemy scheme of maneuver
Determine where to kill the enemy
Plan/integrate obstacles
Emplace weapons systems
Plan/integrate IDF
Conduct EA rehearsals
Levels of War (SOT)
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
, Fundamentals of Reconnaissance (DODGERR)
Develop the Situation Rapidly
Orient on the Reconnaissance Objective
Do Not Keep Reconnaissance Assets in Reserve
Gain and Maintain Enemy Contact
Ensure Continuous Reconnaissance
Report Information Rapidly and Accurately
Retain Freedom of Maneuver
Fundamentals of Security (MOPPP)
Maintain Enemy Contact
Orient on the Force or Facility to be Secured
Provide Early and Accurate Warning
Provide Reaction Time and Maneuver Space
Perform Continuous Reconnaissance
Principles of Direct Fire Control (MADE MPPP)
Mass the effects of fire.
Avoid target overkill
Destroy the greatest threat first
Employ the best weapon for the target
Minimize friendly exposure
Prevent fratricide
Plan for limited visibility conditions
Plan for degraded capabilities
Weapons Control Status Weapons Hold - Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage
Weapons tight - engage only targets that are positively identified as enemy
Weapons free - engage any targets that are not positively identified as friendly
Forms of Maneuver (PETIF)
Penetration
Envelopment
Turning Movement
Infiltration
Frontal Attack
Mass
Objective
Offense
Surprise
Economy of Force
Maneuver
Unity of Command
Security
Simplicity
Legitimacy
Restraint
Perseverance
Army Core Competencies Combined Arms Maneuver
Wide Area Security
Operational Variables Political
Military
Economic
Social
Information
Infrastructure
Physical Environment
Time
Steps of IPB (DDED)
Define the Battlefield Environment
Describe the Battlefield's Effects
Evaluate the Threat
Determine Threat COAs
Decisive Point A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon,
allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contribute
materially to achieving success.
,Offensive Tasks (MAEP)
Movement to Contact
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit
Defensive Tasks (RAM)
Retrograde (Delay, Withdrawal, Retirement)
Area Defense
Mobile Defense
Characteristics of the Offense (CATS)
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo
Surprise
Characteristics of the Defense (MOMS PDF)
Mass
Operations in Depth
Maneuver
Security
Preparation
Disruption
Flexibility
Engagement Area Development Identify likely enemy AoA
Determine likely enemy scheme of maneuver
Determine where to kill the enemy
Plan/integrate obstacles
Emplace weapons systems
Plan/integrate IDF
Conduct EA rehearsals
Levels of War (SOT)
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
, Fundamentals of Reconnaissance (DODGERR)
Develop the Situation Rapidly
Orient on the Reconnaissance Objective
Do Not Keep Reconnaissance Assets in Reserve
Gain and Maintain Enemy Contact
Ensure Continuous Reconnaissance
Report Information Rapidly and Accurately
Retain Freedom of Maneuver
Fundamentals of Security (MOPPP)
Maintain Enemy Contact
Orient on the Force or Facility to be Secured
Provide Early and Accurate Warning
Provide Reaction Time and Maneuver Space
Perform Continuous Reconnaissance
Principles of Direct Fire Control (MADE MPPP)
Mass the effects of fire.
Avoid target overkill
Destroy the greatest threat first
Employ the best weapon for the target
Minimize friendly exposure
Prevent fratricide
Plan for limited visibility conditions
Plan for degraded capabilities
Weapons Control Status Weapons Hold - Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage
Weapons tight - engage only targets that are positively identified as enemy
Weapons free - engage any targets that are not positively identified as friendly
Forms of Maneuver (PETIF)
Penetration
Envelopment
Turning Movement
Infiltration
Frontal Attack
