Take it, Don't Break it: A Megacity Concept of Operations
Abstract
Today, the United States has learned that the world expects the United States to fix what it broke in the aftermath of a conflict. The megacity has become a "steer clear" zone in Army doctrine. The expectation that the U.S. will fix what it broke make preparations for the end of a conflict essential throughout the prosecution of the conflict. Fortunately, war is unlikely to generate within a megacity, because of the megacity's economic dynamism. However, if external forces thrust war upon the megacity, victory will require the preservation of the megacity's dynamism and intricate networks. A look at the megacity's mojo shows its economic power. A case study on sieges indicates that the best way to preserve the economy and the megacity's networks is to win without fighting. The case study flows into a concept for victory in a megacity without substantially breaking the megacity. Victory without butchery means employing deception, gaining support from inside, and preventing the enemy from using tunnels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1175816
Entities
People
- Colleen Borley
Organizations
- Marine Corps University