Air Force Doctorine.
WAR "an act of force to compel an enemy to do our will."
Link to entire (very lengthy) arcticle.
http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/a.../fabyanic.html
This is what was taught in the AF. I think it fits.
I don't like the tape as viewed. However, I was not there and second guessing a wartime situation can lead to mistakes.