The Consideration of the Human Elements in the Command Estimate
Abstract
This study proposes to determine whether a systematic method of evaluating human elements in combat should be incorporated in the command estimate. The research hypothesis of the study is that the exclusion of the human elements in the command estimate is inconsistent with the concept of combat power; hence the command estimate should incorporate a systematic method of evaluating human elements in combat to conform to that doctrine. The research is conducted with an emphasis on the subject relevant approach, which is the interaction between the human elements and the combat environment. It uses current theories and studies on how soldiers react to the combat environment, the identification of the influencing factors on combat outcomes and historical data of the overriding influence of the human intangible variables over physical tangible variables on combat outcomes. The study identifies leadership, training, experience, cohesion, manpower quality and national characteristics as the six major groups of human elements to be considered as indicators to evaluate the influence of human elements on a unit's performance in an upcoming battle. Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA197735
Entities
People
- Agus Widjojo
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College