Strategic Studies What were Clausewitz’s most important and/or enduring contributions to the theory of warfare? Clausewitz’s intended On War to be a practical military philosophy, for a commander, on ideas about strategy to help him understand war and to successfully achieve his purpose in war (Bassford, P11). Some of the theories and strategies he presented in On War are both important and enduring contributions to the theory of warfare and made him a leading figure in the pantheon of strategic thinkers. Clausewitz applied scientific methodology to analysing strategy in a systematic fashion as he believed that the purpose of theory is not to uncover fixed laws or principles, but rather to educate the mind. Of all the ideas and theories Clausewitz presented in On War, my belief is that the most important and enduring elements are his idea that war is an extension of policy, his analysis of strategy, the trinity theory and his explanation of the components of war including friction in war, the fog of war and his centre of gravity theory.
Examples that support the relevance and influence of Parker’s principles during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) are the rapid acquisition of the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model and troop surges in both conflicts. During the early phases of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S Forces entered combat operations using Vietnam and Cold War era equipment that proved to be insufficient in the operational environment. To overcome these equipment shortfalls, our national industrial base used advanced technology and research to develop and manufacture new vehicles, uniforms, and weaponry to increase our combat effectiveness. For instance, when coalition forces experienced a significant increase in casualties and deaths as a result of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), the Department of Defense (DOD) called upon America’s industrial base to develop and manufacture the MRAP. The reaction was overwhelming and resulted in
(2) The laws of war cannot be precisely deduced from history for the obvious reason that history never exactly repeats itself. Certain teachings in the school of history remain constant, but because of change theories of the future are thoroughly presumptive. (3) History helps the strategist ask the right questions to define the problem. The questions, suggested by the history of war and diplomacy, are: What is it about? What is the proper way to go about it?
He understood that without the support of local sheikhs, Iraqi police and a task force from the Army with specialized vehicles would have called for higher casualty rates. LtGen Natonski’s situational understanding of the mission, led combat forces on the ground, and instituted security for polling stations in the Al Anbar Province for the first National Iraqi election in January 2005. LtGen Natonski assessed the situation constantly by communicating openly with his ground commanders, receive feedback on a proposed course of action and make decisions on the spot. Open communication was crucial for decision making and the ongoing assessment during operations as it provided clear intent that empowered commanders to exercise initiative. The mission was successfully accomplished as the city was able to resettle with an election system, a new government in place, an effective police force without the threat of
Homeland Security in America: Past, Present, and Future Roger L. Kemp American Military University HLSS301 October 21, 2012 Abstract The United States has been changing for the better and continues to do so. The past, present, and future of Homeland Security will help us identify our weakness and also help us before our defenses against the war of terrorism. Below is an article that will help us identify our issue that we had in the past and present and also help us how we will be better of in the future. Homeland Security in America: Past, Present, and Future The question that is clearly stated in this article was “What changes have our Home Security have done in the Past, Present, and Future and what we have learn from previous events. Lastly it states that how can we improve coordination and communication among all levels of government and the public in the fight against terrorism.
Kennedy Herbert May 14, 2012 History, Block A Mrs. Williamson Iraq War or War in Iraq or Second Gulf War or Operation Iraqi Freedom 1. What: What is Operation Iraqi Freedom? What is its current status (are the operations still going on? Does the U.S. still have presences in Iraq?) The Operation Iraqi Freedom was known to be one of the largest of several active fronts in the ongoing battle of Terrorism.
Golding does not use a leader to represent Piggy, When Golding created the book he made it so that Piggy was an outcast but he knew what was right. Golding creates three main leaders in his novel Ralph, Jack, and Piggy but they did not become leaders by birth they became leaders through the circumstances they were put through, Ralph became leader by votes but why did Ralph get voted leader? The boys ended up following Jack but why did they? Piggy did not follow anybody he made his own rules, why was Piggy a real leader all
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Introduction “The American Presidential Directive PDD-63 of May 1998 set up a national program of Critical Infrastructure Protection.” (Presidential Directive PPD-63) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) is a framework of ideas and activities to ensure the preparedness and response to serious threats, emergencies, and/or incidents that impact the critical infrastructure of the nation. CIP is very important because it links risk management and infrastructure assurance together. This combination, working together help provide the capability necessary to eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure. Interpret the Department of Homeland Security’s mission, operations, and responsibilities. The overall objective of the NIPP is to “build a safer, more secure, and more resilient America by preventing, deterring, neutralizing, or mitigating the effects of deliberate efforts by terrorists to destroy, incapacitate, or exploit elements of our Nation’s CIKR and to strengthen national preparedness, timely response, and rapid recovery of CIKR in the event of an attack, natural disaster, or other emergency.” (NIPP, pg.
Reflecting his politics, Chafe's strongest essays illuminate the modern Democratic pantheon -- the Roosevelts, both Kennedys, Johnson and King. The essays on Reagan and Nixon are less original, as Chafe echoes the Reagan-as-actor analysis, while arguing that Nixon "embodied the theme of paradox," thus cataloging contradictions without explaining them. Most disturbing is his Clinton chapter where Chafe proclaims that "every official report on Whitewater exonerated the Clintons from wrongdoing" and "there was no evidence of wrongdoing in that matter." That is a partisan political judgment, not an accurate legal or historical analysis. Independent Counsel Robert Ray found circumstantial evidence of perjury, tax evasion and obstruction of justice.
David Osborn HIST 202 Principles of War Professor Howard J. Fuller Research Essay 2 The use of asymmetric, or irregular, warfare by our adversaries has changed how we fight on today’s modern battlefield and helped to redefine our doctrine. The MacMillian Dictionary defines asymmetric warfare as: Acts of war against countries and ordinary people by individuals or groups who are not part of a country's army. A more globally accepted definition is: War between belligerents whose relative power differs significantly, or whose strategy or tactics differ significantly. This type of warfare, all though not new, has caused Commanders and doctrine writers alike to look for new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) in which to engage this enemy; for their tactics are increasingly unpredictable and irregular. “Future adversaries are more likely to pose irregular threats.” Many tacticians and strategist alike long for the days of a battlefield that was understandable and had symmetry as to the conduct of warfare.