Praxis Tacticum: The Art, Science and Practice of Military Tactics
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Title Page Copyright Praise for Praxis Tacticum Dedication Dedication Contents Foreword Preface Introduction Part I: The Enigmatic Nature of War Part II: Thoughts and Explanations Part III: Problems & Exercises Tactical Problem 1: Combat Power (Grouping) Tactical Problem 2: Variation at the Company/Squadron Level Tactical Problem 3: Combat Power (Grouping) Tactical Problem 4: Mission Analysis I (Auftragstaktik) Tactical Problem 5: Mission Analysis II (Auftragstaktik) Tactical Problem 6: Main Effort I (Schwerpunkt) Tactical Problem 7: Main Effort II (Schwerpunkt) Tactical Problem 8: Dislocation Tactical Problem 9: Mission Analysis (Selection of the Mission) Tactical Problem 10: Embracing Chaos Tactical Problem 11: Agility Tactical Problem 12: Passage of Lines Tactical Thought Experiment: Der Balkon Practical Exercise 1: Battlespace Checkers Practical Exercise 2: Battlespace Chess Practical Exercise 3: Tank Quick Attack Practical Exercise 4: Resupply Practical Exercise 5: Shock Action Practical Exercise 6: Shared Experience The Future Part IV: Personal Thoughts and Reference Material Annex A: Myths and Facts about War and Warfare Annex B: Intent Annex C: Mission Analysis (Auswertung des Auftrages) Annex D: Occam’s Razor and Parsing a Mission Statement Annex E: Decision/Action Cycle Annex F: Trust Annex G: Auftragstaktik Reading List Annex H: Suggested Professional Development Readings Annex I: Lessons of History Annex J: Training Design Annex K: Training in Simulation Annex L: Thoughts on Command Relationships Annex M: How to Study On War Annex N: Leader Self-Care Annex O: Cosmos, Chaos and Combat Power Annex P: After Action Review (AAR) Annex Q: Fighting a Smarter Enemy Part V: Suggested Solutions to the Tactical Problems Solution to Tactical Problem 1: Combat Power (Grouping) Solution to Tactical Problem 2: Variation at the Company or Squadron Level Solution to Tactical Problem 3: Combat Power (Grouping) Solution to Tactical Problem 4: Mission Analysis I (Auftragstaktik) Solution to Tactical Problem 5: Mission Analysis II (Auftragstaktik) Solution to Tactical Problem 6: Main Effort I (Schwerpunkt) Solution to Tactical Problem 7: Main Effort II (Schwerpunkt) Solution to Tactical Problem 8: Dislocation Solution to Tactical Problem 9: Mission Analysis (Selection of the Mission) Solution to Tactical Problem 10: Embracing Chaos Solution to Tactical Problem 11: Agility Solution to Tactical Problem 12: Passage of Lines Solution to Tactical Thought Experiment: Der Balkon Conclusions Bibliography Epilogue About The Author
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