MCDP 1-1 governs the study, development, and application of military strategy across strategic situations and levels of conflict.
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It examines the strategic environment, ends and means, strategic opposites, and the making of strategy. The publication should be read and understood by Marines at all levels of command in the operating forces and supporting establishment.
Applies to: This publication is primarily for field grade officers.
Nor does Strategy prescribe any particular strategy, any particular process for the making of strategy, or any specific techniques and procedures for handling military forces. (paragraph 2)
Chapter 4 synthesizes the concepts presented in the first three chapters by focusing on how strategy is made, who makes it, what moral criteria guide strategic decisions, and what pitfalls may occur in the making of strategy. (paragraph 2)
Every military action has potential strategic implications. (paragraph 4)