Accession Number:

ADA280047

Title:

The Puzzle of War and Other than War. An Army Awakening?

Descriptive Note:

Study project

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Gerner, Mark H.

Report Date:

1994-05-18

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

Revolutionary changes in political affairs have had a significant impact on military-thinking and theory. This study explores the nature of war, operations it other than war, and the connecting thought between the two. It argues the point that warfare itself may not be changing, but rather the wars of the future suggest that the human concepts of war may be in revolution. The paper connects philosophy and theory with training, military intervention, and education. It relies on current as well as traditional sources to illustrate points about the thinking that goes into the application of force toward political ends.

Descriptors:

• *WARFARE
• *MILITARY DOCTRINE
• *THEORY
• *MILITARY PLANNING
• *FORECASTING
• MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• MILITARY TRAINING
• INTERVENTION
• PHILOSOPHY
• MILITARY MODERNIZATION
• UNITED STATES
• EDUCATION
• POLITICAL SCIENCE
• FOREIGN POLICY

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Humanities and History
• Psychology
• Geography
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE