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| 1. | Assumptions | [155-156] |
| 2. | Alternative Plans | [156-157] |
| 3. | Application of the Essential Elements of a Favorable Military Operation | [157-164] |
| | (a) Correct physical objectives | [157-158] |
| | (1) Effective action with relation to | [158] |
| | (b) Advantageous relative positions | [159] |
| | (c) Freedom of action | [159-162] |
| | (d) Proper apportionment of fighting strength | [162-164] |
| 4. | Testing of Operations for Suitability, Feasibility and Acceptability | [164-165] |
| | (a) Listing of retained operations | [165] |
| 5. | The Formulation of Tasks | [165] |
| | (a) Testing of tasks for suitability, feasibility
and acceptability | [165] |
| 6. | The Organization of Task Forces and Task Groups | [165-166] |
| | (a) Grouping of tasks | [165-166] |
| | (b) Assignment of necessary strength | [166] |
| | (c) Completion of the organization | [166] |
| 7. | Application of the Fundamental Military Principle
to the Determination of Objectives Embodied in Tasks | [167] |
| 8. | The Assembly of Measures for Freedom of Action | [167-168] |
| 9. | The Assembly of Information | [168] |
| 10. | The Preparation of Subsidiary Plans | [168-179] |