The objective of this tool is to improve will to fight (W2F) analysis and assessments. The tool provides analysts (information, intelligence, or otherwise) with a structured analytic approach for assessing adversary or partner W2F at the tactical level. The hope is that a better understanding of W2F will improve tactical decisionmaking by identifying ways to exploit that understanding and by anticipating conditions that might alter W2F. The tool builds on previous foundational W2F research and offers a structured approach for analysts to add rigor to estimates of a critical aspect of the operational environment that is often overlooked or misunderstood. The tool is designed to be accessible to junior analysts without additional training. It is tailored toward adversary assessment but can also be used for partners and even friendly forces.
This W2F tool consists of three parts: (1) Tactical Will to Fight Assessment Guide (PDF document), (2) Tactical Will to Fight Assessment Workbook (spreadsheet available for download), and (3) Tactical Will to Fight Assessment Briefing Slide Template (slide available for download).
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