est Course of Action 148

V. THE DECISION 151

* Usually included only in an estimate of broad scope.

On the reverse side, page 224, will be found a Tabular Form of the
Resolution of the Required Action into Detailed Operations.

CAUTION. This folder is merely a guide, provided in order to
facilitate reference to the subject matter of Chapters VI and VII. It
is not possible to arrive at sound military decision by its use
alone.

TABULAR FORM OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE REQUIRED ACTION INTO DETAILED
OPERATIONS

Page

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

INDEX

INDEX

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