In crisis response and limited contingency operations, having an understanding of the political objective to?

Avoid actions that may cause adverse consequences

Explanation:

Crisis Response & Limited Contingency Operations:

These operations are usually carried out to respond in chaotic situations with a defined objective and scope in order to maintain stability.

Examples of such operations are non-combative evacuation operations, precision strike missions, raids, recovery operations, peace keeping operations, homeland defense etc.

Political Understanding:

A thorough understanding of the political objectives can help to shun measures that may cause severe aftermath.

For example, in peace keeping operations, inexperience leaders take decisions not realizing the bigger picture which in turn results in serious political tension among stakeholders.

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