A lot of conservatives have no idea what it’s like to be on offense, so I’m going to lay out the characteristics of the offense under military doctrine. Trump and Elon are so effective right now because their plan of action incorporates these elements:
1. Surprise - Striking the enemy at a time or place or in a manner for which they are unprepared. This can disrupt their plans, lower morale, and lead to disorganization.
2. Concentration - Focusing superior combat power at the decisive place and time to overwhelm the enemy. This involves massing forces or effects where they will have the most impact.
3. Tempo - Maintaining or increasing the pace of operations to keep the enemy off balance. Rapid, continuous operations can prevent the enemy from reorganizing or counterattacking effectively.
4. Audacity - Boldly executing plans, often involving high-risk, high-reward actions. This includes daring maneuvers or unconventional tactics to achieve objectives.
5. Momentum - Capitalizing on initial successes to maintain pressure on the enemy. This involves exploiting breaches in enemy lines, pursuing retreating forces, or advancing quickly through newly gained territory.
6. Maneuver - Using movement in relation to the enemy to gain positional advantage. This could mean flanking, enveloping, or penetrating enemy defenses to disrupt their cohesion.
7. Firepower - Coordinating and employing various forms of lethal and non-lethal means to support the maneuver, suppress enemy forces, or destroy their capabilities.
8. Initiative - Seizing and retaining the initiative to dictate the terms of the battle. This involves proactive engagement rather than reacting to enemy moves.
9. Flexibility - Adapting tactics, operations, and strategic plans to changing conditions on the battlefield. This includes the ability to shift from one form of attack to another as situations dictate.
10. Synchronization - Ensuring all elements of combat power (maneuver, firepower, protection, leadership, information) work together harmoniously to achieve maximum effect.
1. Surprise - Striking the enemy at a time or place or in a manner for which they are unprepared. This can disrupt their plans, lower morale, and lead to disorganization.
2. Concentration - Focusing superior combat power at the decisive place and time to overwhelm the enemy. This involves massing forces or effects where they will have the most impact.
3. Tempo - Maintaining or increasing the pace of operations to keep the enemy off balance. Rapid, continuous operations can prevent the enemy from reorganizing or counterattacking effectively.
4. Audacity - Boldly executing plans, often involving high-risk, high-reward actions. This includes daring maneuvers or unconventional tactics to achieve objectives.
5. Momentum - Capitalizing on initial successes to maintain pressure on the enemy. This involves exploiting breaches in enemy lines, pursuing retreating forces, or advancing quickly through newly gained territory.
6. Maneuver - Using movement in relation to the enemy to gain positional advantage. This could mean flanking, enveloping, or penetrating enemy defenses to disrupt their cohesion.
7. Firepower - Coordinating and employing various forms of lethal and non-lethal means to support the maneuver, suppress enemy forces, or destroy their capabilities.
8. Initiative - Seizing and retaining the initiative to dictate the terms of the battle. This involves proactive engagement rather than reacting to enemy moves.
9. Flexibility - Adapting tactics, operations, and strategic plans to changing conditions on the battlefield. This includes the ability to shift from one form of attack to another as situations dictate.
10. Synchronization - Ensuring all elements of combat power (maneuver, firepower, protection, leadership, information) work together harmoniously to achieve maximum effect.
