What term describes the total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit can apply at a given time?

• A. Readiness
• B. Combat Power
• C. Sustainment
• D. Mission Command

Answer: (B)

Combat power is the total means a unit can bring to bear—destructive fires, constructive actions like movement and support, and information effects—at a given moment. It’s the integrated capability available right now, combining how hard you can hit, how you can maneuver and sustain, and how you influence the battle through information and leadership. Readiness is about how prepared and available the unit is, sustainment covers logistics and ongoing support, and mission command is the leadership approach to directing operations. Because combat power fully describes the combined capabilities you can apply at one time, it’s the best term for this concept.