The Culminating Point and U.S. Army Tactical Doctrine

Abstract

U.S. Army Field Manual 100-5, Operations (FM 100-5), the keystone warfighting manual, lists the culminating point as one of the three key concepts of operational design. It also states that the concept is applicable at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. The purpose of this monograph is to examine the incorporation of the concepts of culmination and the culminating point as introduced in FM 100-5 into the derivative tactical warfighting manuals. The monograph first examines the theoretical framework of the of the concept of the culminating point. Subsequently, it surveys the contemporary use of the concept by the U.S. Army and suggests the concept will retain its validity. It then assesses current U.S. Army tactical warfighting manuals to determine how well the concept is addressed in the derivative warfighting manuals. The monograph concludes that the derivative warfighting manuals do not adequately address the concept of the culminating point.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 18, 1991
Accession Number
ADA258099

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  • David B. Flanigan

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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