3-15 COG Analysis Sum

PROBLEM FRAMING

ACTIVITIES

Narrator: Recognizing both enemy and friendly centers of gravity allows the commander and staff to begin identifying possible shaping and decisive actions and focus on what is most important among all the variables and factors that can influence the conduct of operations. At a minimum commands should think in terms of strengths and weaknesses.

Analyze Centers of Gravity

There are important questions to ask in identifying Centers of Gravity.

"What critical vulnerabilities allow me to affect the enemy Center of Gravity quickest?"
"How do I use my Center of Gravity to best accomplish my mission?"