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