An Unfavorable Mismatch: The Inherent Conflict Between the Marine Corps' Maneuver Warfare Doctrine and its Manpower Systems

Abstract

The incorporation of maneuver warfare into every aspect of the Marine Corps as an institution has been affected since its introduction by the propensities of human nature, the western traditions of warfare, and a failure to recognize the impacts these have on the programs and systems that support the Marine Corps' operational concepts. These issues can be rectified if the service is willing to reconsider its existing industrial-era paradigm and adapt its officer selection, education, and evaluation systems to better reflect the concepts found in MCDP 1 and the underlying philosophy of maneuver warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177419

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  • Jacob H Wilde

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  • Marine Corps University

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  • Marine Corps
  • Military Education
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  • Warfare

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