Economy of force
Economy of force
Economy of force (/ɪˈkɒnəmi ɒv fɔːrs/) is a principle of war that refers to the judicious employment and distribution of military resources to achieve the desired objectives.
Etymology
The term 'economy of force' is derived from the military strategy lexicon. 'Economy' (/ɪˈkɒnəmi/) comes from the Greek word 'oikonomia', meaning 'household management', and 'force' (/fɔːrs/) from the Latin word 'fortis', meaning 'strong'. In this context, it refers to the efficient use of military strength.
Definition
Economy of force is the principle of using the minimum necessary combat power on secondary objectives in order to allocate the maximum possible combat power on primary objectives. It is one of the nine principles of war that are still used to guide military operations.
Related Terms
- Principles of War: The fundamental principles that guide the conduct of warfare. Economy of force is one of these principles.
- Military Strategy: The planning and conduct of campaigns, the movement and disposition of forces, and the deception of the enemy. Economy of force is a key aspect of military strategy.
- Combat Power: The total means of destructive and/or disruptive force which a military unit/formation can apply against the opponent at a given time.
- Objective (military): A clearly defined, decisive and attainable goal towards which every military operation should be directed.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Economy of force
- Wikipedia's article - Economy of force
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