Cohesion, the Human Element in Combat

Abstract

This book discusses The Significance of Military Cohesion, Measuring Military Power, Why Soldiers Fight, Characteristics of a Cohesive Army, Organizational Characteristics, Small Group and Unit Characteristics, and Leadership Characteristics. The Author Compares Cohesion in the North Vietnamese, US, Soviet, and Israeli Armies and Measures Societal Group Effects on Cohesion. Leadership in Cohesive Units is also very important.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163362

Entities

People

  • William D. Henderson

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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  • Human Systems

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  • Contingency Operations (Military)
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  • Geography
  • International Relations
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  • Military Science
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  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Recreation
  • Sociopolitics
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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design