By understanding that speed and timing are complementary, the potential of the OODA Loop can be maximized by focusing it to identify those moments when an opponent is most vulnerable, and providing options to exploit those openings at the most opportune time.
President Putin made three foundational assumptions in launching his war against Ukraine that should have been correct but were not. First, Putin assumed the invasion of Ukraine would be a quick and easy fight. Second, he assumed the world would denounce the invasion but tacitly allow it. Third, Putin assumed the war would deter NATO expansion.
