Concept At The Crossroads Rethinking The Center Of Gravity
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A Concept at the Crossroads
Author | : Rudolph M. Janiczek |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Military doctrine |
ISBN | : |
A Concept at the Crossroads
Author | : Rudolph M. Janiczek |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Military doctrine |
ISBN | : |
Since the 1980s, the U.S. military has placed great emphasis on the theories and concepts of Carl Von Clausewitz. Concomitantly, a tremendous emphasis has been placed in doctrine on the center of gravity (COG) as a central element of campaign planning. The doctrinal definitions of the COG are still imperfect, but the concept arguably serves as an effective tool for focusing military effort to win decisively in major operations or campaigns. Although the American military performs brilliantly in decisive operations, the difficulties it has faced in Iraq and Afghanistan suggest that a doctrinal renaissance is in order. This paper examines the potential for employing the COG concept in areas beyond the realm of decisive operations. After examining the concept's evolution, present doctrinal manifestations, and some previous proposals for future employment, the author opines that the COG's role in American military thinking is flawed and must be reconsidered entirely. To that end, three options are offered for evolving the COG, with a specific recommendation that it would be most effective if removed from doctrine and considered as an abstract concept, rather than a practical one.
A Concept at the Crossroads
Author | : Rudolph M. Janiczek |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Military doctrine |
ISBN | : |
Military Doctrine
Author | : Bert Chapman |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 327 |
Release | : 2009-09-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
This comprehensive volume provides a thorough overview of 20th- and 21st-century military doctrines worldwide. Military Doctrine: A Reference Handbook takes a thorough look at 20th- and 21st-century military doctrines around the world. It excerpts relevant English-language scholarly and governmental literature to paint a picture of how military doctrine has developed in recent history, what military doctrines are currently operating on the world stage, and where military doctrine is heading in the near future. The book casts a wide net, scanning the relevant government documents, international agreements, monographs, journals, conference papers, and Internet resources to present a thorough overview of the importance of military doctrine in today's highly unstable world. Because military institutions are important formulators of national military doctrine and not merely implementers, this book examines the roles played by military organizations around the world. With the proliferation of independent military scholars and the widespread influence of their work in the Internet age, the book also scans the "gray" literature and describes its effects on military doctrine.
The European Union in the Asia-Pacific
Author | : Weiqing Song |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : POLITICAL SCIENCE |
ISBN | : 9781526131867 |
The collection studies the interactions of the European Union and the Asia Pacific, focusing on the EU as an emerging global player in contemporary international relations.
Radicalization to Terrorism
Author | : Sophia Moskalenko |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0190862599 |
"In the recent years, terrorism and radicalization have (unfortunately) become something of a regular topic in the news, in movies and TV shows, and even in dinnertime conversations. It seems like everyone knows something and has a theory or two to explain the growing number of terrorist attacks around the world. Some blame it on Muslims, some on the news media and the Internet, and some on the CIA and the U.S. government. It has become difficult to judge the quality of all this information. Thus, it makes sense to ask for credentials of the messengers"--
Science, Strategy and War
Author | : Frans P.B. Osinga |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2007-01-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1134197098 |
John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called ‘OODA’ loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the idea that military victory goes to the side that can complete the cycle from observation to action the fastest. This book aims to redress this state of affairs and re-examines John Boyd’s original contribution to strategic theory. By highlighting diverse sources that shaped Boyd’s thinking, and by offering a comprehensive overview of Boyd’s work, this volume demonstrates that the common interpretation of the meaning of Boyd’s OODA loop concept is incomplete. It also shows that Boyd’s work is much more comprehensive, richer and deeper than is generally thought. With his ideas featuring in the literature on Network Centric Warfare, a key element of the US and NATO’s so-called ‘military transformation’ programmes, as well as in the debate on Fourth Generation Warfare, Boyd continues to exert a strong influence on Western military thinking. Dr Osinga demonstrates how Boyd’s work can helps us to understand the new strategic threats in the post- 9/11 world, and establishes why John Boyd should be regarded as one of the most important (post)modern strategic theorists.
Vulnerability Assessment Method Pocket Guide
Author | : Christopher M. Schnaubelt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 2014-07-01 |
Genre | : Center of gravity (Military science) |
ISBN | : 9780833086891 |
The New Public Diplomacy
Author | : J. Melissen |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2005-11-22 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0230554938 |
After 9/11, which triggered a global debate on public diplomacy, 'PD' has become an issue in most countries. This book joins the debate. Experts from different countries and from a variety of fields analyze the theory and practice of public diplomacy. They also evaluate how public diplomacy can be successfully used to support foreign policy.