A Model to Study Modern War

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Abstract:

Since the 1920s, leaders have used the Principles of War as a framework to study and understand war. Following Operation Desert Storm, leaders were faced with nontraditional missions in Somalia, Liberia, and Bangladesh, among others. The Principles of Military Operations Other Than War MOOTW were developed to understand the new strategic challenges presented by nontraditional missions and operations. As warfare and conflict continue to evolve, the Principles of War and the Principles of MOOTW should be combined to better understand and study modern warfare. This essay will proceed in three parts. First, it will offer background to understanding the effects of modern challenges on the conduct of war. Second, it will present the Principles of Modern War Model. Finally, it will demonstrate the usefulness of the new model.

Author(s):
Walger, G. D.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
EWS Contemporary Issues Paper.
Pagination:
0016

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*WARFARE, *IRAQI WAR, *MARINE CORPS, *AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT, *OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, *MARINE CORPS TRAINING, *THEORY, CULTURE, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TRANSFORMATIONS, PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE, TACTICAL WARFARE, STRATEGIC WARFARE, COUNTERINSURGENCY, MILITARY DOCTRINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*PRINCIPLES OF WAR, *PRINCIPLES OF MODERN WAR MODEL, *PRINCIPLES OF MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, THREE BLOCK WAR, CONDUCT OF WAR, INFORMATION OPERATIONS, EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS, CULTURAL AWARENESS, MARINE CORPS CENTER FOR ADVANCED OPERATIONAL CULTURE AND LANGUAGE, COMBINED ACTION PROGRAM, OPERATIONAL WARFARE
Report Date:
2006 Feb 07
Creation Date:
2009 Sep 02