Tempo and risk in war planning: tempo is the pace of operations; higher tempo can increase risk; balance by aligning tempo with readiness, resources, and risk tolerance.

• A. Tempo is the pace of operations; higher tempo reduces risk automatically.
• B. Tempo is a measure of supply levels; there is no risk associated.
• C. Tempo is the weather forecast.
• D. Tempo is the pace of operations; higher tempo can increase risk; balance by aligning tempo with readiness, resources, and risk tolerance.

Answer: (D)