principles of war
a series of fundamental interrelated concepts, the result of centuries of tradition and experience, which purport to encapsulate those factors leading to victory in war. The U.S. armed forces subscribe to nine such principles: Objective, Offensive, Mass, Economy of Force, Maneuver, Unit of Command, Security, Surprise, and Simplicity.... ...
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