| A | B |
|---|
| Mass | Concentrating combat power at a decisive time and place |
| Objective | Political and military goals should be complementary and clearly articulated |
| Security | Friendly forces and their operations should be protected from enemy action that could provide the enemy with the unexpected advantage |
| Surprise | Achieved through speed and range of the air and space forces, coupled with their flexibility and versatility |
| Maneuver | Placing the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power |
| Offensive | Initiative provides the means for joint forces to dictate battlespace operations |
| Unity of Command | Direct and coordinate efforts toward a common objective |
| Simplicity | Avoid unnecessary complexity in organizing, preparing, planning and conducting military operations |
