An Operational Analysis of the Persian Gulf War

Abstract

Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM were superb examples of the application of military power in support of national policy. Vital U.S. and international interests were protected, and the goals of the international coalition were achieved. This report examines operations executed in the Persian Gulf War from two unique perspectives. First, the author participated in the majority of events described. Second, the author considers not only the U.S. viewpoint but also describes how some of Saddam Hussein's actions were analyzed as they pertained to various situations. The purpose of this study is to provide a better understanding of the unique application of operational art in what some have termed the last campaign of the cold war. The author concludes that one of the major lessons learned from operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM was that wholesale changes in the doctrine, education, and training that contributed significantly to the operational success are not required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1992
Accession Number
ADA256145

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  • Douglas W. Craft

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  • United States Army War College

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  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Power
  • Business Administration
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Education
  • Employment
  • International Law
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
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  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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