Why Cats Wag. Their Tails. One of your cat's most beautiful features is her tail. Long and graceful, it curls around her body softly when she sleeps or sits, or floats behind her when she walks. The tail is another marvelous part of your cat's anatomy, and she uses it in various ways.
The Military Version. Commander's Intent is the commander's stated vision which defines the purpose of an operation, the end state with respect to the relationship among the force, the enemy and the terrain; it must enable subordinates to quickly grasp the successful end state and their part in achieving it.
Missions in any environment require Army forces prepared to conduct any combination of these operations: 1  Offensive operations aim at destroying or defeating an enemy. 2  Defensive operations defeat an enemy attack, buy time, economize forces, or develop conditions favorable for offensive operations. Defensive operations alone normally cannot achieve a decision. Their purpose is to create conditions for a counteroffensive that allows Army forces to regain the initiative.