POWERPOINT (Second Battle of Fullujah)

– References on each slide

DEFINE THE SUBJECT/EVALUATE THE SOURCES:

1. Define the Battle to be analyzed (where, who, when).

1. REVIEW THE SETTING (SET THE STAGE):
   1. Strategic/Operational Overview.
   2. Study the area of operations.

• • • Weather
    • Terrain

C. Compare the principle antagonists (Operational/Tactical).

• • • Size and composition
    • Technology
    • Doctrine and training
    • Logistical systems
    • Intelligence
    • Condition and morale
    • Command, control, and communications
    • Leadership

D. State the mission and describe initial disposition of the opposing forces.

1. DESCRIBE THE ACTION:
   1. Describe the opening moves of the battle.
   2. Detail the major phases/key events.
   3. State the outcome.

1. ASSESS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ACTION:
   1. Relate causes to effects.
   2. Establish military “lessons learned.”
   3. Application of military fundamentals / framework.
      • Principles of War/Joint Operations
      • Principles of Mission Command
      • Operational Variables (PMESII-PT)
      • Mission Variables (METT-TC)