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 primar