Military Strategy and Joint Operations Quiz

Blitzkrieg emphasizes surprise attacks and rapid movement to overwhelm the enemy.

The OODA Loop is a decision-making cycle: Observe the situation, Orient oneself, Decide on a course of action, and Act.

Strategic depth involves creating multiple layers of defense to absorb enemy attacks and provide flexibility in operations.

Economic Warfare aims to weaken an adversary's military and economy through non-military means.

MAD is a doctrine of nuclear deterrence where both sides possess enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other.

C2 refers to the coordination and management of military operations.

Sun Tzu, an ancient Chinese military strategist, authored 'The Art of War,' a classic on strategy.

D-Day, or Operation Overlord, was the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

CAS involves air assets providing direct support to ground troops in combat.

Carl von Clausewitz introduced the concept of 'Centers of Gravity' in his work 'On War.'

Joint task forces coordinate efforts from various military branches for specific missions.

SOPs are established procedures for carrying out routine tasks in the military.

Carl von Clausewitz authored 'On War,' a seminal work in military strategy.

Special Forces focus on unconventional warfare, special operations, and counterterrorism.

Red teams simulate adversary actions to test and improve military plans and strategies.