Battle Analysis
HOW TO WRITE A BATTLE ANALYSIS 1. Purpose.
To provide guidance on writing the battle analysis. 2. Learning Objective. The student must prepare a battle analysis that demonstrates the ability to use military history to develop critical thinking skills. Focus your analysis on one of the following issues: a. Evaluate the commander 's intent. b. Analyze one aspect of METT-T. c. Analyze the relationship between fire support and any other element of the battlefield operating systems. d. Evaluate a specific aspect of combat leadership or troop leading procedures. e. Analyze one element of the battlefield organization (close, deep, or rear). 3.
Task.
a. Select a book(s) and analyze a specific battle or engagement. b. Your analysis must include (1) what was supposed to happen, (2) what happened, and (3) the lessons learned. Focus your analysis on one specific lesson learned
. 4. Standards.
a. Effective writing.
All papers must be easily understandable in one single rapid reading and generally free from grammatical error.
b. Effective analysis. Demonstrate the ability to conduct systematic, disciplined analysis of military history and draw lessons relevant to tomorrow 's battles. 5. Administrative Instructions.
a. Grading will on a 10 point scale -you will be graded on what is expected of a 2nd semester Junior in College -you will be graded on what is expected of an MS3 in ROTC -you must use the Military briefing techniques -you must know the material without having to read from note cards or slides -presentations must be professional. You must include maps and pictures of the battlefield
b. Papers must be typed. c. . Papers must be no more than two type-written pages in length
d. Be sure to cite the source(s) of your information. At the minimum include the author 's name, the title of the book(s), and date of publication. Example: Glen Tucker,
To provide guidance on writing the battle analysis. 2. Learning Objective. The student must prepare a battle analysis that demonstrates the ability to use military history to develop critical thinking skills. Focus your analysis on one of the following issues: a. Evaluate the commander 's intent. b. Analyze one aspect of METT-T. c. Analyze the relationship between fire support and any other element of the battlefield operating systems. d. Evaluate a specific aspect of combat leadership or troop leading procedures. e. Analyze one element of the battlefield organization (close, deep, or rear). 3.
Task.
a. Select a book(s) and analyze a specific battle or engagement. b. Your analysis must include (1) what was supposed to happen, (2) what happened, and (3) the lessons learned. Focus your analysis on one specific lesson learned
. 4. Standards.
a. Effective writing.
All papers must be easily understandable in one single rapid reading and generally free from grammatical error.
b. Effective analysis. Demonstrate the ability to conduct systematic, disciplined analysis of military history and draw lessons relevant to tomorrow 's battles. 5. Administrative Instructions.
a. Grading will on a 10 point scale -you will be graded on what is expected of a 2nd semester Junior in College -you will be graded on what is expected of an MS3 in ROTC -you must use the Military briefing techniques -you must know the material without having to read from note cards or slides -presentations must be professional. You must include maps and pictures of the battlefield
b. Papers must be typed. c. . Papers must be no more than two type-written pages in length
d. Be sure to cite the source(s) of your information. At the minimum include the author 's name, the title of the book(s), and date of publication. Example: Glen Tucker,