Economy of force - purpose is expend minimum essential combat power on secondary efforts to allocate maximum combat power on primary efforts. Security - purpose is to prevent the enemy from acquiring unexpected advantage. Surprise - purpose is to strike at a time or place or in a manner for which the enemy is not prepared. Simplicity - purpose is to increase the probability that plans and operations will be executed as intended by preparing clear, uncomplicated plans, and concise orders. Restraint - purpose is to prevent the unnecessary use of force. Perseverance - purpose is to ensure the commitment necessary to achieve national objectives. Legitimacy - purpose is to maintain legal and moral authority in the conduct of operations. Unity of Effort (additional Air Force principle) - purpose is to ensure that a wide range of agencies operating during a contingency coordinate their resources and focus on the same goal. Strategic air assault is wasted if it is dissipated piecemeal in sporadic attacks between which the enemy has an opportunity to readjust defenses or recuperate.
