B130936 Law of War/Introduction to Rules of Engagement 2 Basic Officer Course Law of War/Introduction to Rules of Engagement Introduction The Law of War is defined as that part of international law that governs the conduct of armed hostilities. Included in this lesson are the principles underlying the Law of War, as
Definitions for operational environment. operational environment. A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. Also called OE.
The operational level links the tactical employment of forces to national and military strategic objectives through the planning and conduct of operations. The operational level of war is the art and science of winning campaigns. c) Tactical - (mostly Art) The tactical level focuses on planning and executing battles, engagements, and activities to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces.