Sound Military Decision

by Naval War College

I. Establishment of the Basis for Solution of the Problem.

A. The Appropriate Effect Desired.

(1) Summary of the Situation.

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(2) Recognition of the Incentive.

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(3) Appreciation of the Assigned Objective.

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(4) Formulation of the Mission.

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