Unprepared Military during the Outbreak of Hostilities

Abstract

As in the case of Operation Just Cause it is evident that the United States military was prepared to execute combat operations. Unlike Operation Restore Hope, the United States military was not prepared to change from peacekeeping to peacemaking operations. Correcting this mistake or mindset is vital to the future successes of the military, whether tactically, operationally, or strategically. Leadership from the highest levels down to the fire team leader will determine whether the military is ready for future combat operations. Throughout history, leaders have had different ideas about training and executing combat operations. Along with that, the position of the government and the people will also have a dramatic affect on the success of any operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2008
Accession Number
AD1133001

Entities

People

  • Brian J. Reed

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Rangers
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Downed Aircraft
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Governments
  • History
  • Hostility
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Landing Fields
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • Military History
  • Military Training
  • New Mexico
  • Peacekeeping
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies