The 10 commandments of Manoeuvre Warfare Principles of Offence Principle of defence

1) Focus on the enemy not the ground Intelligence Depth

2) Act more quickly than the enemy can react Audacity Mutual Support
(get inside is decision making cycle) and Surprise Mobile reserves
generate tempo Concentration of force Offensive spirit
3) Use Mission Command always designating a Tempo All round defence
main effort Control Deception and concealment
4) Avoid enemy strength – attack Enemy Depth
weakness Security
5) Exploit tactical opportunities (recce pull) Manoeuvre
6) Use reserves to reinforce success not failure
7) Be unpredictable – treat all situations as
unique
8) Support movement by fire – manoeuvre
9) Command from the front / from where you
can best assist the main effort
10) Act boldly and decisively
Mission Command Principles Functions in combat
Unity of Effort Command
Decentralisation Manoeuvre
Trust Firepower
Mutual Understanding Protection
Timely and effective decision making Information and Intelligence
Combat Service Support
The 7 Questions Principles of War
1) What are the enemy doing and why? Selection and maintenance of the aim
2) What have I been told to do and why? Maintenance of morale
3) What effects do I want to have on the enemy and what direction must I give to develop Offensive action
my plan? Concentration of force
4) Where (and how) can I best accomplish each action / effect? Economy of effort
5) What resources do I need to accomplish each action / effect? Security
6) When and where do the actions take place in relation to each other? Flexibility
7) What control measure so I need to impose? Cooperation
Sustainability