The Gideon Doctrine: An Army Strategic Vision for a World in Chaos

Abstract

The world stands on the threshold of a new era. The changes of 1989 have unhinged our national security strategy. At the center of the new strategic debate rests the question of the Army's participation in the strategic planning process. Many land force advocates believe now is the time for the Army to take the lead in this process. To support that theme, this paper first projects a future strategic environment of a multi-polar world erupting in potential chaos. The author next discusses the strategic language the Army must use to participate in this strategic planning process and the impact of emerging joint doctrine on future strategic planning. Finally, an Army strategic vision is proffered which rejects deterrence as its end but accepts the role of armed force, primarily landpower, in maintaining order in a changing and volatile world. (edc)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 12, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220654

Entities

People

  • J. R. Wallace

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alliances
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Europe
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Market Economy
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Security
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies