Low Intensity Conflict Imperatives for Success. CLIC PAPERS

Abstract

The imperatives for low intensity conflict (LIC) discussed in this paper provide a framework for the successful application of the military instrument of national power in LIC. Low intensity conflict defies the simple application of traditional military thought. For example, in LIC superior combat power does not guarantee success, and violent action may be counterproductive in the total context of the conflict. Indeed, this conflict short of war is dominated by political, economic, or social con siderations which may place conflict ing demands on the application of military power and resources. These considerations require a reorientation of military thought based on the following imperatives for success: political dominance, unity of effort, adaptability, legitimacy, and patience.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186280

Entities

People

  • William F. Furr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Force Structure
  • Intensity
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • Military Assistance
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Operations
  • Security
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design