Discussion Post: Elements of Operational Design
Post a substantial initial response, with at least 2 cited sources and a minimum of 250 words. Identify references following the post using APA format.
Topic: How Important is it to have an understanding of operational design and operational are? How about as a future brigade S3 SGM? Include the following topics in your response:
a) What is the purpose of operational art?
b) What are the key elements of operational design?
c) What is operational approach?
d) What are centers of gravity and how are they determined?
e) What are critical capabilities, critical requirements, and critical vulnerabilities, and how do these concepts relate to centers of gravity?
f) What are lines of operations and how do they differ from lines of effort?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.