Unconventional Warfare at the Operational Level the Chindits in Burma in World 2

Abstract

At the outset, this monograph reviews operational art and operational planning using the familiar framework of METT-T (mission, enemy, troops available, terrain, and time). With that construct, this paper analyzes these interdependent elements of operational planning and how they differ from the tactical level. Recognizing that these elements are not all-inclusive, this paper turns to common, underlying operational factors -- intelligence, sustainment, and leadership -- which play crucial roles at the operational level. Next, this monograph turns to the Chindits operation in Burma in 1944. After reviewing the strategic setting, this analysis examines the Chindits operation using the same analytical framework. The result is a useful comparison of the Chindits operation and operational art. Keywords: Unconventional warfare; Operational level of war; India; Theater level operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 20, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195513

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  • Michael W. Mckeeman

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Operations
  • Employment
  • Leadership
  • Logistics
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Sustainment
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare

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