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  2. Intent (military) - Wikipedia

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    Commander's intent is an intent describing military-focused operations and it is a publicly stated description of the end-state as it relates to forces (entities, people) and terrain, the purpose of the operation, and key tasks to accomplish. It is developed by a small group, e.g. staff, and a commander.

  3. Operations order - Wikipedia

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    An Operation Order, often abbreviated to OPORD, is a plan format meant to assist subordinate units with the conduct of military operations.An OPORD describes the situation the unit faces, the mission of the unit, and what supporting activities the unit will conduct in order to achieve their commander's desired end state.

  4. Principles of war - Wikipedia

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    Unity of command means that all the forces are under one responsible commander. It requires a single commander with the requisite authority to direct all forces in pursuit of a unified purpose. Security – Never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage. Security enhances freedom of action by reducing vulnerability to hostile acts ...

  5. Effects-based operations - Wikipedia

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    An effects-based approach to operations was first applied in modern times in the design and execution of the Desert Storm air campaign of 1991. The principal author of the daily attack plans—then Lt Colonel, now retired Lt General David A. Deptula—used an effects-based approach in building the actual Desert Storm air campaign targeting plan ...

  6. The Secretary of Defense and the Chain of Command, Explained

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    The practical effect is that the joint chiefs act as a sort of gatekeeper for plans coming up from combatant commanders for the secretary’s approval, and as a facilitator for orders going down ...

  7. Five paragraph order - Wikipedia

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    The five paragraph order or five paragraph field order is a style of organizing information about a military situation for a unit in the field. It is an element of Canadian Army, United States Army, United States Marine Corps and United States Navy Seabees small unit tactics, and similar order styles are used by military groups around the world.

  8. Mission command - Wikipedia

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    Mission command, also referred to as mission-type tactics, is a style of military command, which is derived from the Prussian-pioneered mission-type tactics doctrine, combines centralized intent with decentralized execution subsidiarity, and promotes freedom and speed of action, and initiative within defined constraints. Subordinates ...

  9. NFL Draft primer: Commanders' QB need is clear, but ... - AOL

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    The Commanders allowed 65 sacks last season, tied for second-most in the NFL. While the now-departed Sam Howell shoulders plenty of blame for that tally, so does Washington's offensive line. Best ...