1-94. A defeat mechanism is a method through which friendly forces accomplish their missions against enemy opposition (ADRP 3-0). Commanders describe a defeat mechanism as the physical, temporal, or psychological effects it produces. Operational art formulates the most effective, efficient way to defeat enemy aims. Physically defeating an enemy deprives enemy forces of the ability to achieve those aims. Temporally defeating an enemy anticipates enemy reactions and counters them before they can become effective. Psychologically defeating an enemy deprives that enemy of the will to continue the conflict. The defeat mechanisms are—