History of US Army Operating Concepts and Implications for Multi-Domain Operations
Abstract
To prepare for the future, the US Army is pursuing Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). MDO is more than a natural and logical evolution of previous Army Operating Concepts (AOC); it represents a departure, principally in the definition of the period of competition and the intended role of land power during competition. This monograph argues that adopting MDO as the AOC will likely achieve a decisive comparative military advantage in the land domain during armed conflict, but may not be effective in deterring or denying adversaries from countering US hegemony during the period of competition. The US Army has a mature and established framework to develop future concepts and transform to meet the requirements of the future. However, until the Joint Force integrates the concept into a cohesive and holistic method for waging war, MDO may not produce a truly multi-domain solution. Additionally, the United States must come to grips with the realities of the current and future environment, and decide how best to protect national interests in competition with adversaries such as Russia and China.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1083313
Entities
People
- Grant S. Fawcett
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College