Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Operational Art

Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Operational Art
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Total Pages : 74
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ISBN-10 : 1514683784
ISBN-13 : 9781514683781
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Book Synopsis Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Operational Art by : United States Army Command and General S

Download or read book Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Operational Art written by United States Army Command and General S and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph proposes theories of SOF and irregular warfare to describe how states can use SOF to achieve strategic objectives. The theory defines special operations forces as those forces organized to combat irregulars and irregular warfare as war fought by institutionally weak combatants, as opposed to conventional warfare between institutionally strong states. A study of the evolution of irregular warfare and its theoretical underpinnings leads to five characteristics that differentiate it from conventional warfare. These characteristics define an opaque form of warfare, requiring physical, cognitive, and moral access to successfully pursue strategic objectives. The theory then proposes a set of tenets to guide operational planners and leaders in arranging SOF tactical actions to achieve a strategic objective.


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