Admiral Raymond A. Spruance: Lessons in Adaptation from the Pacific

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Abstract:

The combination of fiscal constraints, expanding technology, and globalization is causing the nature of warfare to rapidly evolve. The wars of tomorrow will not look like todays wars. The ability to adapt to changing warfare environments hinges on a leaders ability to think broadly and view the operation through the lens of the entire conflict. This paper analyzes how Admiral Raymond A. Spruance prepared for the challenge of conducting amphibious assaults in the Central Pacific during World War II. The paper uses Admiral Spruances development as an operational thinker as a case study for todays leaders to prepare for the challenge of adapting to future operational environments. Admiral Spruances operational education, operational training, and experiential base are discussed, and recommendations are provided to help todays leaders prepare for tomorrows battles.

Author(s):
Sturm, Jeffrey D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/JMO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*LEADERSHIP, *PACIFIC OCEAN ISLANDS, *NAVAL TRAINING, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, *ADAPTATION, *AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS, *SECOND WORLD WAR, WAR GAMES, MENTAL ABILITY, CASE STUDIES, BIOGRAPHIES, MILITARY HISTORY, NAVAL PERSONNEL, SKILLS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, ASSAULT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Humanities and History, Psychology, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*SPRUANCE RAYMOND A, *ADAPTIVE LEADERS, *OPERATIONAL THINKERS, ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP, NAVAL LEADERS, OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP, OPERATIONAL EDUCATION, OPERATIONAL TRAINING, DIVERSE EXPERIENCES, EXPERIENTIAL BACKGROUND, EXPERTISE, AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT OPERATIONS
Report Date:
2010 Apr 30
Creation Date:
2010 Aug 11