A Foundation for Operational Planning: The Concepts of Center of Gravity, Decisive Point, and the Culminating Point.

Abstract

The purpose of this monograph is to illuminate linkage at the operational level between a center of gravity, decisive point, and culminating point in order to provide a clear understanding of these theoretical concepts and their use in the design and execution of campaigns and major operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 21, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184709

Entities

People

  • John F. Kalb

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Africa
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Battlefields
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Helicopters
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  • New York
  • New Zealand
  • Rear Areas
  • Security
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Warfare

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