General Lucius D. Clay: Operational Leadership in a Post-Combat Environment

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Abstract:

The current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have reinforced the importance of Phase IV stability operations. A vital aspect to successfully conducting post-combat operations is effective operational leadership. To further consider the importance of leadership, a case study of General Lucius D. Clay leadership during the American occupation of Germany following World War II is presented. This paper establishes a theoretical framework by discussing key terms and concepts, to include leadership, the operational level of war, stability operations, and civil-military operations. General Clays leadership style is defined and leadership traits key to his success are identified and examined. Finally, the paper draws conclusions and lessons learned concerning General Clays operational leadership in a post-combat environment.

Author(s):
Sullivan, Andrew J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA503127
Pagination:
0023

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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:
NWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*POSTWAR OPERATIONS, *LEADERSHIP, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, GENERAL OFFICERS, SECOND WORLD WAR, LESSONS LEARNED, STABILITY, GERMANY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
CLAY LUCIUS D, *STABILITY OPERATIONS, POST COMBAT ENVIRONMENT, OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Report Date:
2009 May 04
Creation Date:
2009 Aug 19