Maneuver warfare doctrine
The Marine Corps commits to attacking enemy weakness and cohesion rather than grinding attrition. Speed, surprise, and tempo aim to shatter the enemy's will.
Warfighting
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War as friction and uncertainty
Building on Clausewitz, the manual treats war as chaotic, ruled by chance and fog. Doctrine must prepare Marines to act amid the unforeseeable.
Commander's intent and decentralized initiative
Leaders state intent and let subordinates improvise means, enabling fast action without waiting for orders. Mission command trades control for speed.