Manouvre Warfare and BOS Flashcards
(55 cards)
What is the fundamental aim of Manoeuvre Warfare?
To defeat the enemy’s will to fight by destroying their plan rather than their forces.
What are the three forms of warfare compared in Manoeuvre Theory?
Manoeuvre Warfare, Attritional Warfare, Positional Warfare.
What is a Centre of Gravity (COG) in manoeuvre theory?
The primary entity that possesses the inherent capability to achieve an objective or desired end state.
What is the process to defeat a COG?
- Identify Critical Capabilities (CC), Requirements (CR), and Vulnerabilities (CV);
- Select Targetable CVs (TCVs);
- Apply defeat mechanisms like dislocation or disruption.
What are the four types of dislocation used to defeat the enemy?
Physical, Functional, Temporal, and Morale Dislocation.
What is the purpose of Decisive Actions (DAs) in manoeuvre warfare planning?
To ensure tactical actions are focused on defeating enemy critical vulnerabilities using appropriate methods.
Define ‘Tactics’ in the context of Manoeuvre Warfare.
The ordered arrangement and manoeuvre of units in relation to each other and the adversary to utilise their full potential.
What does ‘TCV’ stand for and what is its significance?
Targetable Critical Vulnerability — a weakness in the enemy’s plan that can be exploited to prevent the formation of their Centre of Gravity.
What planning framework is used to apply Manoeuvre Warfare in the ADF?
ADF-I-5 Decision-Making and Planning Processes (DMPP).
What must be protected in friendly forces to succeed in Manoeuvre Warfare?
Friendly weaknesses must be protected to ensure the success of decisive events.
How to write DA
Defeat Mech the TCV through method
(DISRUPT enemy OP through section-level C-ISR Patrols)
Define Physical dislocation
Achieved when the enemy focuses their critical capabilities in the wrong place
Define temporal dislocation
Achieved when the enemy cannot employ a CC at a time of their choosing.
Define Functional Dislocation
Achieved when the enemy focuses their critical capabilities at a place where they become neutralised.
Define dislocation
Rendering an Enemy Strength irrelevant
Define Morale Dislocation
Achieved when the enemy force no longer has the legitimacy or will to continued.
Example of COG and defeat mechs
What is the purpose of the Battlespace Operating Systems (BOS)?
To group force elements by the effects they deliver in the battlespace, simplifying planning and coordination.
What are the 8 BOS categories used in planning?
- Manoeuvre
- ISR
- Offensive Support
- Mobility & Survivability
- Command & Control
- Combat Service Support
- Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD)
- Information Dominance & Influence (IDI).
What does the ‘MAN’ BOS encompass?
Elements that engage the enemy with direct fire and physically close with them, e.g., Infantry, Cavalry in assault role, Tanks.
What is the primary focus of ISR in BOS?
To collect and analyse information through surveillance and reconnaissance to inform decision-making.
What role does OS play in BOS?
Provides indirect and direct fire support including artillery, mortars, and CAS to support manoeuvre forces.
What does the MS BOS ensure?
Enables mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and sustainability through engineer support like bridging and defensive works.
What is the function of C2 in BOS?
Coordinates and controls operations through communication systems, orders, and command posts.
