revise the following As stated in the Lesson C203b, risk explains the gap between what is achieved, and the Ways and Means available to achieve the End. To reduce risk, we must make adjustments to the ends, ways and means as needed in order to balance out the strategy as a whole. As stated in Lesson C203b, at the strategic level (both military and national levels), military commanders may request the ends be adjusted. Only the political leaders can adjust the ends. At the tactical and operational level however, the commander can make adjustments to the ends. Risk can be in the details, supplies available, manpower, equipment and so on. By balancing the ends, ways and means, the combatant commander can ensure the ends are accomplished