Military Movements and the Principles of War

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Abstract:

Military movements play critical roles at all three levels of war tactical, operational, and strategic. This essay explores how the principles of war apply specifically to military movements in the rapidly changing global environment of the late twentieth century. Military movement is critical because it is a means by which ways are made effective to achieve ends. Military movement or the credible potential for movement, is essential for the application of each of the principles of war to any conceivable military situation, whether deterrence or combat. Maneuver superiority is essential to the success of future military operations. We must train and tailor our land, sea, and air forces to support our new National Security Strategy-especially in the execution of decisive military movements.

Author(s):
Bowen, Joseph C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project
Pagination:
0041

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, *MANEUVERS, WARFARE, GLOBAL, MILITARY STRATEGY, NATIONAL SECURITY, OCEANS, RECREATION, DETERRENCE, WARTIME, ENVIRONMENTS, STRATEGY, AIR, SECURITY, OPERATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
MILITARY MOVEMENTS, NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
Report Date:
1992 Apr 15