The Cultural Antecedents of U.S. Military Planning

Abstract

The American military planning system is examined to determine what concepts, habits, skills, arts, instruments, and institutions of the U.S. national culture are relevant to the development of military plans and policy. A supporting line of inquiry examines the juxtaposition of the history of military planning with the American value system, and explores the evolution of the American planning system through the years. A review of recent styles of strategic thought from over-reliance on quantitative methods to a more balanced approach is conducted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146423

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  • Jeanne M. Miller

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Civil War
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  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • International Organizations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
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