Principles of War Quiz

What is "Objective" according to the Principles of War??

• To destroy the enemy's will to continue the war

• To occupy an area vital to the enemy

• To destroy the hostile armed force

• All of them

This is an example of defensive measure adopted in war

• To build a trench

• To concentrate superior forces

• To verify defenses in a military outpost

• All of the above

What does the principle of mass in war include?

• Leadership

• Training

• Equipment

• All of the above

What is the principle of economy of force?

• To successfully employ minimum essential means and manpower

• To concentrate superior forces at the decisive place and time

• To maintain freedom of movement

• To guard against surprise

What are decisive actions at war?

• Offensive actions and maneuvers

• Maneuvers

• Surprise attacks

• Simplicity and unity of command

What is the target of a surprise action?

• To increase the training with the own troops

• To cause erratic reactions in the enemy

• To increase the enemy's defenses

• To create the conditions to appease the enemy

What does the principle of security in war involve?

• Correct estimate of many enemy capabilities

• Provisions made to meet enemy capabilities

• Maintaining freedom of movement

• All of the above

What is the principle of simplicity?

• Using complicated actions to confuse the enemy

• Having complex conceptions and methods

• Using simple conceptions and methods

• Having multiple commanders for each unit

What is the principle of unity of command?

• Having a chain of command and effective structure

• Having one commander responsible for everything within his unit

• Having one commander responsible for everything within his zone of action

• All of the above

What is the importance of public support in war times?

• It determines the political objective of the war

• It creates chaos within a country's borders

• It ensures a favorable outcome in a war

• The point of war is the public support