This article contains a (non-exhaustive) list of military tactics. The meaning of the phrase is context sensitive, and has varied over time, like the difference between “strategy” and “tactics”. General General Point Outline Exploiting Prevailing Weather The tactical use of weather as a force multiplier has influenced many important battles throughout history, such as the… Read More
Introduction Military deception (MILDEC) is an attempt by a military unit to gain an advantage during warfare by misleading adversary decision makers into taking action or inaction that creates favourable conditions for the deceiving force. This is usually achieved by creating or amplifying an artificial fog of war via psychological operations, information warfare, visual deception,… Read More
Introduction In warfare, infiltration tactics involve small independent light infantry forces advancing into enemy rear areas, bypassing enemy frontline strongpoints, possibly isolating them for attack by follow-up troops with heavier weapons. Soldiers take the initiative to identify enemy weak points and choose their own routes, targets, moments and methods of attack; this requires a high… Read More
Introduction Mission-type tactics (German: Auftragstaktik, from Auftrag and Taktik; also known as mission command in the US and UK) is a form of military tactics in which the emphasis is placed on the outcome of a mission rather than the specific methods. Mission-type tactics have been a central component of the military tactics of German… Read More
Introduction For military strategy, Intent is the desired outcome of a military operation. It is a key concept in 21st century military operations and is a vital element to facilitate subordinates’ initiative and collaboration and cooperation amongst team members in joint operations. Intent Content In the reviewed open military doctrine literature intent is a critical… Read More
Introduction In fencing, a riposte (French for “retort”) is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one’s opponent made by the fencer who has just parried an attack. In military usage, a riposte is the strategic device of hitting a vulnerable point of the enemy, thereby forcing him to abandon his own attack. In… Read More
Introduction Volley fire, as a military tactic, is (in its simplest form) the concept of having soldiers shoot at the same direction in mass. In practice, it often consists of having a line of soldiers all discharge their weapons simultaneously at the enemy forces on command, known as “firing a volley”, followed by more lines… Read More
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