Editing J. F. C. Fuller (section)

====The Nine Principles of War====
The '''Nine Principles''' involve the uses of force (combat power). They have been expressed in various ways, but Fuller's 1925 arrangement is as follows:

# '''Direction:''' What is the overall aim? Which objectives must be met to achieve the aim?
# '''Concentration:''' Where will the commander focus the most effort?
# '''Distribution:''' Where and how will the commander position their force?
# '''Determination:''' The will to fight, the will to persevere, and the will to win must be maintained.
# '''Surprise (Demoralisation of Force):''' The commander's ability to veil their intentions while discovering those of their enemy. Properly executed ''Surprise'' unbalances the enemy – causing Demoralisation of Force.
# '''Endurance:''' The force's resistance to pressure. This is measured by the force's ability to anticipate complications and threats. This is enhanced by planning on how best to avoid, overcome, or negate them and then properly educating and training the force in these methods.
# '''Mobility:''' The commander's ability to manoeuvre their force while outmanoeuvring the enemy's forces.
# '''Offensive Action (Disorganisation of Force):''' The ability to gain and maintain the initiative in combat. Properly executed ''Offensive Action'' disrupts the enemy - causing Disorganisation of Force.
# '''Security:''' The ability to protect the force from threats.