Center of Gravity
Schwerpunkt
Definition
The hub of all power and movement on which everything depends. Striking the enemy’s center of gravity produces disproportionate effect and can collapse his entire effort. For a large alliance it may be the strongest partner; for a democracy, public opinion; for an army, its capital or its main force. Modern U.S. Joint doctrine (JP 5-0) adapts this concept as the basis of operational design.
Primary Chapters
- Book 6 Ch 27 — Defence of a Theatre of War
- Book 8 Ch 4 — Ends in War More Precisely Defined