Principles of War

The Principles of War were several concepts codified by Carl Von Clausewitz in his book, "On War", and utilized in U.S. Army doctrine.

They are:

Mass--Concentrate combat power at the decisive place and time.

Offensive--Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.

Objective--Direct every operation towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective.

Surprise--Strike the enemy at a time, at a place, or in a manner for which he is unprepared.

Economy of force--Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts.

Maneuver--Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power.

Unity of command--For every objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander.

Security--Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage.

Simplicity--Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to ensure thorough understanding.

These principles can be applied at many different levels within Belegarth, from individual combat all the way up to large-scale melees.