Sound Military Decision

by Naval War College

INDEX[ToC]

• A
• Acceptable consequences as to costs, principle for determination of [34], [35]
• Acceptability, application of test for [101], [102], [137], [144], [147], [164], [165], [167]
• Action,
  • effective, against correct physical objectives [157]
  • freedom of (See Freedom of Action)
  • physical conditions prevailing in field of [31]
  • supervision of the [4], [197]
• Action, courses of, (See Courses of Action)
• Annexes to Order Form [193]
• Application of
  • essential elements of favorable military operations [157-164]
  • tests for suitability, feasibility, and acceptability [99-102], [137-139], [144], [147], [164], [165], [167]
  • the Fundamental Military Principle [43-77]
• Apportionment of fighting strength,
  • during amphibious operations [67]
  • discussion of [66-70]
  • dispersion and concentration involved in [67], [68]
  • diversion, bearing of, on [68]
  • feasibility and acceptability of [69], [70]
  • joint operations [67]
  • numerical considerations [67]
  • procedure for determining proper [69]
  • a salient feature of a military situation (operation) [38], [39], [40], [41]
  • types, training and equipment of forces [67]
• Appropriate effect desired,
  • assigned objective becomes [49]
  • as the basis for the objective [52]
  • definition of [21]
  • enemy's [143]
  • operations studied from viewpoint of [162-164]
  • forms part of basis for solution of problem [30]
  • principle for determination of [33]
  • requirements for an understanding of [43]
  • suitability as to [118-120]
• Areas,
  • coveted or in dispute [65]
  • geographical not under one's own control [65]
  • geographical under one's own control [65]
  • no land, belong equally to all nations [62]
  • sea, not under command [92]
  • sea, securing command of [92]
  • sea, under command [92]
• Armament, material factor of [128]
• Armed forces,
  • command of [11]
  • factors more directly applicable to [127]
  • function and character of [8]
  • fundamental objective of [8]
  • initial requisite to effective use of [11]
• Art of War,
  • a true concept of, requirement of [9-10]
  • foundation of [1]
• Assumptions,
  • defined and discussed [155], [171]
  • may form basis of Estimate [111]
• Authentication, order form [194]
• 
  B
• Basic,
  • decision [82]
  • estimate of the situation [82]
  • problem [81]
  • problems challenging integrity of, plan(s) [203]
  • problems involving modification of, plan(s) [201]
  • situation [82]
  • war plans [195]
• Basis,
  • of science of war [1]
  • for solution of problem [20], [21], [29], [30], [43], [118], [134]
• Battle Plans [168-171], [196]
• Blind adherence to plan condemned [200]
• Body of order form [190]
• Brevity, required in directives [186]
• 
  C
• Campaign Plans,
  • defined [195]
  • form of [194]
• Campaigns of Twentieth Century reflect intensity of mental training [2]
• Capabilities of enemy,
  • examination into [139-145]
  • examination not complete under certain conditions [146]
  • survey of [143]
• Cause and effect [3]
  • correct relation between, established by principles [22]
  • natural forces and resultant conditions [19]
  • principles as valid statements of [19]
• Challenge to integrity of basic plan [203]
• Characteristics,
  • commander's personal [127]
  • influence of, on fighting strength [31], [34], [43]
  • of (field) theater of (action) operations [31], [35], [39-41], [43], [52], [64], [65], [129-132]
  • racial or national [126]
• Clarity,
  • required in directives [186]
• Command,
  • adherence to chain of, essential to mutual understanding [14]
  • chain of [12], [53]
  • echelons of [12]
  • mental preparation for [114]
  • paragraph, in order form [193]
  • responsibility and authority inherent in [12]
  • the ideal of [11]
  • training for [11]
  • unity of [71]
• Commander,
  • may depart from his instructions [16]
  • may modify or alter assigned task [15]
  • relation of, to subordinates [15]
  • staff of a [13]
  • the personification of command [11]
• Communication(s),
  • lines of [67], [91]
  • plans, as an annex [193]
  • provision for [168]
  • study of in strategical and tactical estimates [131-182]
• Component(s),
  • human and material, of fighting strength [8], [9]
  • major, of military problems [43-47]
  • mental power, recognized essential, of fighting strength [18], [217]
  • parts of an operation assigned as tasks [162]
• Condition(s),
  • influence of, on resources [21]
  • of armed forces [128], [129]
  • of material [128]
  • in war, peacetime exercises not a conclusive guide to [198]
• Consequences as to costs, principle for determination of acceptable [35]
• Constructive representations, establishing basis for [103]
• Corollaries to the Decision [153]
• Corollary principle,
  • of the Correct Military Objective [42]
  • of Effective Military Operations [42]
• Correct military objective(s),
  • corollary principle of the [42]
  • selection of [47-51]
• Correct physical objectives, effective action against [157], [158]
• Course(s) of action,
  • analysis and selection of [97], [104]
  • analysis of, settles suitability, feasibility and acceptability [97]
  • as tentative solutions, complete or partial [88], [93], [136]
  • classified as to suitability, feasibility and acceptability [139]
  • combination of enemy's [146]
  • combination of, into complete solution [93], [138]
  • comparison of, summarized [148]
  • consideration of operations involved in [98]
  • defined [88]
  • degree of detail in which, may be visualized varies [96]
  • determination and selection of the best [145-161]
  • each, embodies an objective [82]
  • examples of [89]
  • how phrased [109]
  • listing of [136], [139]
  • listing of retained [139], [148]
  • listing of retained enemy's [144]
  • no rigid line of demarcation between, and operations pertaining thereto [92]
  • predetermined [86], [96], [102]
  • rejection of [138], [139], [147]
  • resolving into operations [147]
  • retained, analyses and comparison of [145-147]
  • selection of the best [145-151]
  • survey of [135-137]
  • test for suitability, feasibility and acceptability of [82], [98-102], [187], [144], [147], [164], [166], [167]
  • visualization of [93]
  • when embodied in decision [88]
• 
  D
• Daylight and dark periods [130]
• Decision [161-154]
  • basic [82]
  • corollaries to the [153]
  • embodies best solution of the problem [22]
  • expresses a general plan of action [83]
  • indicates general objective [104]
  • purpose of the [152]
  • relation of, to detailed plan and directives [153]
  • relation of, to mission [105]
  • restatement of, for use in directive [187]
  • statement of [151]
  • subsidiary [106], [108]
• Detailed Plan [44], [49]
• Dilemma,
  • definition of [148]
  • procedure in case of [149]
• Directive(s)
  • basic [82]
  • defined [183]
  • formulation and issue of [183]
  • fragmentary [184]
  • military, essentials of [185]
  • military plans and military [183]
  • requirements of a [186]
  • subsidiary, and plans [106]
  • types of naval [195]
• Distance,
  • involved in movements [65]
  • relative location and [131]
• Distribution of Order Form [194]
• Diversions [68]
• Doctrine,
  • derivation of meaning of [16]
  • military [16]
• 
  E
• Echelon of command, definition of [12]
• Economic factors [125]
• Effect desired,
  • appropriate, defined [21]
  • by enemy, analysis of [141]
  • character distinctly military, in war [35]
  • enemy's [143]
  • factor of the [39-41]
  • further [20]
  • produced by action of natural causes [19]
  • source of [20-21]
  • suitable to further effect, if appropriate [21], [30]
• End in view,
  • a result to be produced, an effect desired [30]
  • requirements for attainment of an [30], [31]
• Ending of Order Form [193]
• Enemy, information of [215]
• Enemy('s),
  • capabilities, examination into [139-146]
  • capabilities, survey of [143]
  • information of the [190], [216]
  • problem, survey of [141-143]
  • situation, summary of [141]
  • situation, re-estimate of [146]
• Entries in journals and work-sheets [214]
• Essential elements,
  • of a favorable military operation [47], [157]
  • of a favorable military situation [47]
  • relationship existing among [3]
• Establishment of the basis for solution of the problem [118-136]
• Estimate form,
  • a flexible guide [117]
  • variation in requirements of [170]
• Estimate(s) of the Situation,
  • basic [82]
  • provides basis for plan [82]
  • estimate within an [83]
  • form, a detailed guide for use of Fundamental Military Principle [113]
  • founded on Fundamental Military Principle, [82]
  • oral [212]
  • running [107], [118], [204-205]
  • subsidiary [106]
  • tabular form of [222]
• Examination into capabilities of enemy [139-145]
• Execution of plans, importance of [198]
• 
  F
• Facilities and fortifications [131]
• Factor(s),
  • defined [25]
  • directly applicable to armed forces [127]
  • each to be weighed in connection with others [28]
  • general, applicable to broad estimates [124]
  • in relation to a situation [25]
  • interdependency of [32], [39-41]
  • pertinent, relation of, to effects to be produced [28]
  • strength and weakness [132], [133]
• Favorable military situation,
  • essential elements of a, unchanged through the years [1]
  • salient features of a [39]
• Favorably progressing military operation, salient features of a [38], [39]
• Feasibility [39-41], [61], [99]
  • application of test of [187], [144], [147], [164], [165], [167]
  • consideration of, calls for survey of comparative resources [31]
  • facility of execution as test for [100]
  • prospects of success as test for [100]
  • relation of, to correct end in view [31], [32]
• Features,
  • salient, of favorable military situation [38-41]
• Feints [59]
• Fighting strength,
  • apportionment of [66-70], [162-164]
  • conclusions as to [132]
  • derivation of [35]
  • human and material components of [8]
  • mental power, a recognized essential component of [18], [217]
  • relative [4], [35], [43], [52], [121], [122], [132]
  • survey of factors of [88]
• File, journal, description of [207]
• Force(s),
  • armed, function and character of [8]
  • requirements of, for task groups [166]
  • task, organization of [165]
• Form,
  • estimate, a flexible guide [117]
  • order, detailed description of [188-195]
  • order, discussion of [183-196]
  • standard, for plans and directives [188]
  • use of, in solution of problem [110-113]
• Formulation,
  • of mission [82], [87], [121], [204]
  • of tasks [84-86], [165], [192]
• Freedom of action,
  • a salient feature of a military situation (operation) [38-41]
  • adequate, measures for ensuring [160-162]
  • assembly of measures for [167]
  • best basis for devising measures for [76]
  • discussion of [70-77]
  • initiative, of paramount importance to [74]
  • list of matters requiring consideration for ensurance of [16]
  • logistics support essential to [74]
  • morale founded upon sound discipline, an essential to [72]
  • organization, of primary importance in contributing to [71]
  • relation of offensive to [75]
  • security measures necessary to [74]
• Fundamental considerations,
  • factors become, in particular circumstances [28]
  • the basis for the successful conduct of war [1]
• Fundamental military philosophy [3]
• Fundamental Military Principle [39-42]
• Fundamental principle for attainment of an end [32]
• Fundamentals common to all campaigns of history [1]
• Further effect(s),
  • consideration of [120]
  • indicated by higher authority [33]
  • relation of, to effect desired [30]
• 
  G
• General factors applicable to broad estimates [124]
• General plan,
  • a comprehensive method of attaining the assigned objective [49], [109]
  • the Decision available as a [22], [44], [88]
  • indicated in or developed from the Decision [155]
• Genius, fallacy of relying on availability of [2]
• Goal of planning [197]
• Groups, Task, organization of [165]
• Guide,
  • the Estimate Form a flexible [117]
  • the Fundamental Military Principle a valid and practical [41]
• 
  H
• Heading of Order Form [189]
• Hydrography in theater of operations [129]
• 
  I
• Incentive,
  • during supervision of the action [198]
  • recognition of the [20], [43], [44], [50], [79], [82], [119], [203]
  • relationship of, with motivating task [79]
• Indoctrination, meaning and application of [16]
• Information,
  • and counter-information measures [126]
  • its collection, analysis, evaluation and interpretation [122]
  • of enemy and of friendly forces [190], [216]
  • paragraph of Order Form [190]
• Initiative,
  • offensive is a method of seizing [75]
  • relation of, to freedom of action [74]
• Instructions,
  • action may be necessary before receipt of [203]
  • commander may depart from [16]
  • letter of, in lieu of directive cast in standard form [188]
  • the letter and spirit of, variation from [103]
• Intelligence,
  • accurate, related to freedom of action [76]
  • and counter-intelligence, measures for [160-161]
  • derived from information [122]
  • plan [177]
  • subsidiary problem involving [176]
• Intelligent suspicion, everything to be viewed with [200]
• Inventiveness and versatility, special attention to desirable [126]
• 
  J
• Journal file, description of [207]
• Journal for entry of data in running estimate,
  • description of [205-207]
  • entries in, purely factual [214]
• Judgment, professional,
  • essential to good leadership [3]
  • exercise of, in planning [117-179]
  • exercise of, in the execution of the plan [183-217]
  • has its source in mental power [217]
  • relation of to successful conduct of war [40-114]
• 
  L
• Letters of instruction, use of [85], [188]
• Life, the ability to withstand punishment [188]
• Listing,
  • of courses of action [186], [189]
  • of operations in definite sequence [158]
  • of retained courses of action [139], [148]
• Logical thought,
  • necessity for [22]
  • principles in their relation to [22]
  • separates the rational from the irrational [22]
• Logistics,
  • factor of direct concern to armed forces [129]
  • paragraph of Order Form [198]
  • plan [179]
  • support, commander hampered without [74]
  • support, measures for [162]
• Loyalty,
  • a military necessity [15]
  • more than a moral virtue [14]
  • mutual, born of mutual confidence [9]
• 
  M
• Material, a factor applicable to armed forces [128]
• Means,
  • available, and opposed [31-36], [38-41], [43], [52]
  • survey of [123]
  • to be made available, principle for determination of [34]
• Measures,
  • for adequate freedom of action [160-162], [167]
  • for exercise of command [160], [168]
  • for information and counter-information [126]
  • for intelligence and counter-intelligence [160]
  • for logistics support [162], [167]
  • for security, cooperation and intelligence [167]
  • for training [160]
• Mental elements of fighting strength enumerated [9]
• Mental power,
  • essential component of fighting strength [18], [217]
  • vital, as basis for professional counsel to State [10]
• Mental process(es) (See Natural mental process(es))
• Military plans and directives (See Directive(s))
• Military effort, no easy road to goal of [4]
• Military operation(s),
  • application of essential elements of a favorable [157]
  • as tentative solutions of problems, denominated as course(s) of action [82]
  • attainment of military objective depends on effective [40], [47]
  • determination of effective [55]
  • possible confusion because of phraseology as to [109]
  • principle of effective [42]
• Military principles, procedure for developing [29]
• Military problem(s), (See also Problem(s))
  • conclusion as to approach to solution of [113]
  • approach to solution of, involves four distinct steps [80]
  • basic [81], [82]
  • effect to be produced and action required to produce it, major considerations in solving [44]
  • use of a form in solution of [110-118]
  • four steps in solution of [79-114]
  • involvements of full solution of [82]
  • major components of [43], [44]
  • solution of [44], [79-114]
  • first step, in [81-106]
  • second step, in [106], [117-164]
  • third step, in [107], [155-179]
  • fourth step, in [107], [183-216]
  • sequence of the four steps in [107-109], [113]
  • sound basis for, establishment of [20], [43]
• Military situation, every, has both strategical State in military matters [10]
• Military situation, every, has both strategical and tactical aspects [83]
• Mission,
  • an assigned task coupled with purpose [87]
  • clearly indicates the appropriate effect desired [121]
  • double or multiple tasks in [88]
  • formulation of, [82], [87], [121] 204
  • manner of expressing [87]
  • restated [135]
  • subsidiary [170], [172], [174-176]
• Mobility, as a material factor [128]
• Modification of basic plan, problems involving [201]
• Morale, discussion of [72], [73]
• Motivating task [80]
• Mutual understanding essential to unity of effort [14]
  • final aim of [15]
• 
  N
• National and racial characteristics, factors of [126]
• Natural law,
  • human activities governed by [29]
  • relation of cause, effect and further effect to [19], [32]
  • relation of, to human activity [11]
• Natural mental process(es),
  • adapted to military requirements [80]
  • application of, to problems of war [11]
  • employed by normal mature human beings [19]
  • studied employment of, ii, [217]
• Naval directives, types of [195]
• 
  O
• Objective(s),
  • appreciation of (assigned) [44], [82], [119], [203]
  • assigned [48-50], [119-121], [135]
  • attainment of, by chain of command [12]
  • best attained by properly directed effort [45], [79]
  • chain of [48], [62], [54]
  • correct military, principle of [42]
  • selection of [43], [46], [47], [51], [117-184]
  • correct military, relation of, to favorable military situation [37]
  • correct physical, determination of (See also physical objective(s)) [157], [158]
  • determination of, embodied in tasks [167]
  • general [49], [60]
  • immediate [3], [64]
  • inferred in assigned tasks [49], [84], [88], [104]
  • in mind [37], [47]
  • in space, physical [37], [47]
  • intermediate [54]
  • in war is an effect to be produced [36]
  • national [7]
  • physical (See also physical objective(s))
  • purpose of attainment usually given to subordinates, [48]
  • selection of correct military [43], [45], [47], [51], [117-134]
  • specified in tasks [84], [104], [49], [88]
  • tentatively selected [51]
  • typically selected by commander himself [50]
  • ultimate [3], [54]
• Offensive, relation of, to freedom of action [75]
• Operation plans [195]
• Operation(s),
  • planning detailed [3]
  • developed from measures for freedom of action [160]
  • effective military, principle of [42]
  • enemy's, envisaged by commander [144]
  • favorable military situation dependent upon effective [1], [41]
  • in relation to required action [106-107]
  • listing of [158]
  • military [37], [109]
  • naval, classification of [92]
  • order (plan), outline form of [219]
  • reconsideration of [159]
  • resolution of required action into [155-179]
  • resolving courses of action into [147]
  • theater of, characteristics of [129]
• Oral estimate [212]
• Order form,
  • annexes to [193]
  • authentication of [194]
  • body of [190]
  • detailed description of [188-194]
  • distribution of [194]
  • purpose of [112], [188]
• Organization of task forces and tasks groups [165]
• Organization, staff, and functioning [210-212]
• Outline form of Operation Plan [219]
• 
  P
• Perplexity, source of every problem [20], [79]
• Personnel factor applicable to armed forces [127]
• Philosophy, fundamental military [3]
• Physical conditions in field of action [34]
• Physical objective(s),
  • defined [37], [47], [167]
  • determination of correct [65]
  • discussion of [55-59]
  • effective action against [157], [158]
  • eventual, a land objective [58]
  • fundamental considerations in determination of [55]
  • relation of, to (mental) objective [38]
  • a salient feature of a military situation (operation) [47]
  • series of, to be dealt with in successive stages [56]
  • suitability, feasibility and acceptability of [56-59]
• Pithy statements, danger of [24]
• Planned action,
  • inauguration of [183-196]
  • supervision of [197-217]
• Planning, goal of [197]
• Plan(s),
  • alternative [156]
  • as proposed methods of procedure [21]
  • basic [82], [108], [195]
  • basic, problems challenging integrity of [203]
  • basic, problems involving modification of [201]
  • battle, described [168-171]
  • best, incorporated in Decision [22]
  • blind adherence to, condemned [200]
  • campaign [194], [195]
  • comparison of [21]
  • detailed [22], [49], [105]
  • general [2], [22], [88], [105], [155], [183]
  • intelligence [177]
  • logistics [179]
  • military directives and military [183]
  • of execution [108]
  • operation, outline form of [219]
  • outlined, plan embodied in basic decision [108]
  • subsidiary [106], [168], [186], [201]
• Policy,
  • coordination of national [9]
  • implementation of national [7]
  • relation of, to military strategy [9]
• Political factors [124]
• Position(s) (See relative position(s))
• Positiveness, required in directives [187]
• Power, mental, moral and physical [8], [217]
• Predetermined course(s) of action [86], [96], [102]
• Principle(s),
  • a natural law [22]
  • cannot replace logical thought [28]
  • corollary for determination of the appropriate effect to be desired [33]
  • corollary or subordinate [22], [23], [28]
  • establish (es) relations between cause and effect [22]
  • false, why man adopts them; their danger [24]
  • for determination of acceptable consequences as to cost [35]
  • for determination of the proper means to be made available [34]
  • for determination of the proper physical conditions to be established in the field of action [34]
  • for determining salient features of favorable military situation [39]
  • formulation and use of [23], [27]
  • fundamental, if basic in its field [22]
  • fundamental, for the attainment of an end [32]
  • in relation to logical thought [22]
  • military, procedure for development of [29]
  • of effective military operations [42]
  • of the correct military objective [42]
  • review of conclusions as to [29]
  • the Fundamental Military [39-41]
• Principles of War (so-called) value and limitations of [25]
• Problem(s),
  • appearance of perplexity in situation results in [20]
  • basic, the solution of [117]
  • basis for solution of [20-21]
  • challenging integrity of basic plan [203]
  • courses, of action as tentative solutions of [136]
  • enemy's, survey of [141]
  • establishment of basis for solution of [118]
  • involving modification of basic plan [201]
  • recognition of new [199]
  • solution of [20], [44]
  • subsidiary [106]
  • arising because of no sound solution for basic [149]
  • how solved [106], [169]
  • involving intelligence [176]
  • involving preparation of battle plans [171]
  • relating to logistics [178]
  • relating to training [175]
  • tactical [108]
• Psychological factors [125]
• Purpose,
  • of Decision [152-153]
  • of Mission [87], [121]
  • re-examined [135]
• 
  R
• Racial characteristics as psychological factor [126]
• Raid may be a valuable operation [73]
• Readjustments required during supervision of planned action [199]
• Recognition of the incentive [119], [203]
• Reestimate of the situation [146]
• Rejection of courses of action [138], [139], [147]
• Relations, external [124]
• Relative fighting strength [4], [35], [43], [52], [121], [122]
  • conclusions as to [132]
  • feasibility and acceptability as to [121-133]
• Relative location and distance [131]
• Relative position(s),
  • advantageous [159]
  • characteristics of theatre, important from standpoint of [64]
  • discussion of [59-66]
  • fundamental considerations as to [59]
  • procedure for determination and selection of advantageous [61], [159]
  • salient feature of a military situation (operation) [38-41]
  • suitability, feasibility and acceptability of [61-66]
• Resources,
  • as part of basis for solution of problem [21], [30]
  • feasibility requires survey of [31]
• Restatement of the decision for use in the directive [187]
• Rule(s) of action,
  • circumstances alter cases, a reliable [24]
  • faulty, unfortunate consequences of [23], [24]
  • pithy statements as [24]
  • search for reliable, by human mind [23]
• Running estimate [107], [113], [204]
• 
  S
• Salient features,
  • considered in selecting objective [51]
  • of a situation [39]
  • of military operations [38-41], [111]
• Science of war, basis for [1]
• Scientific analysis [1]
• Scientific approach to solution of military problems [2]
• Scientific investigation [1]
• Sea(s),
  • areas, operations for securing command of [92]
  • high, and air above, presumably common property [62]
  • movement by land, and air [60]
  • provides theatre of operations with distinctive characteristics [80]
  • routes, an important subject of study [62], [131]
  • surface of, provides roads [62]
• Security measures [74]
• Selection of the best course of action [145-151]
• Sequence of operations, visualized [158]
• Sequence of tasks, chronological or in order of importance [166]
• Signature in Order Form [193]
• Situation,
  • a combination of circumstances [20], [25]
  • actual or assumed [79]
  • basic [82]
  • enemy, summary of [141]
  • produced by effects of certain causes [25]
  • summary of [82], [119], [203]
  • to be maintained or created [21], [30]
• Solution(s) of problem(s),
  • establishment of basis for [118-135]
  • process of [135-151]
  • tentative [88], [93], [97], [136]
• Sound decision, approach presented for reaching [3]
• Staff,
  • assistance, utilization of [93]
  • of commander [13]
  • organization and functioning [210-212]
• Stages, successive, for accomplishment of effort [164]
• Standard form for plans and directives [188]
• Strategy,
  • and tactics inseparable [10], [11]
  • differentiated from tactics by end in view [83]
  • distinguished by objectives [3], [10]
  • in relation to policy [9]
  • in relation to tactics [10]
• Strength and weakness factors [132]
• Strength, relative fighting (see also fighting strength) [4], [33], [43], [52], [121], [122], [132]
• Subordinates, proper relationship of, to commander [15]
• Subsidiary mission [170], [172], [174], [175], [176]
• Subsidiary plans,
  • as annexes [185]
  • preparation of [168-179]
• Subsidiary problem(s) (See also Problem(s))
  • arising because of no sound solution for basic problem [149]
  • how solved [106],169
  • involving intelligence [176]
  • involving preparation of battle plan [171]
  • relative to logistics [178]
  • relative to training [175]
• Suitability,
  • application of test for [98-102], [137], [144], [147], [164]
  • requirement of [31], [32], [39-41], [43], [51], [56]
• Summarized comparison of courses of action [148]
• Supervision of planned action [197-216]
• Suspicion, intelligent, everything to be viewed with [200]
• 
  T
• Tactics,
  • and strategy inseparable [10]
  • differentiated from strategy by end in view [83]
• Task(s)
  • as a predetermined course of action [86]
  • assignment of, to subordinates [84], [192], [193]
  • expressed in terms of accomplishment [84]
  • forces and task groups [165], [166], [190]
  • formulation of [165]
  • logistics [166]
  • manner of expressing [84-86]
  • modification of, may be required by changing situation [15]
  • motivating [80], [153]
  • of the mission [87], [121], [136]
  • organization [14], [165], [166], [190]
  • properly conceived, indicate an objective [84]
  • re-examination of [135]
  • underlying [103]
• Technique, nature of, in solution of problems [205]
• Tentative solution(s) of problem(s) [88], [93], [97], [136]
• Tests for suitability, feasibility and acceptability [137-139], [144], [147], [164], [168]
• Theater of operations, survey of characteristics of [129-132]
• Training,
  • measures for [160]
  • peacetime [2]
  • subsidiary problem relating to [175]
  • tactical [72]
• Transportation and supply, lines of [131]
• Types of naval directives [195]
• U
• Undesirable departures from plan involve penalty [201]
• Unforeseen opportunity to strike enemy may be presented [200]
• Unity of effort,
  • adherence to chain of command, essential to [12]
  • between management and labor [126]
  • most important single factor [12], [13]
  • mutual understanding requisite to [14]
• 
  V
• Versatility, as a psychological factor [126]
• Vessels, including aircraft, as a factor applicable to armed forces [127]
• 
  W
• War,
  • a human activity and subject to natural law [11]
  • as understood herein [8]
  • conditions in, peacetime exercises not conclusive guide to [198]
  • effective conduct of, requirements and demands of [17]
  • specialized nature of, as a human activity [35]
• Warfare, naval, discussion of [91], [92]
• Weather [130]
• Will of the commander, importance of [201]
• Work Sheet,
  • description of [207-210]
  • entries in [214]
  • facilitates oral estimates [212]
  • facilitates special reports [212]
  • facilitates written estimates [213]
  • summary of [216]

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