The Revolution in Military Affairs: A Framework for Defense Planning

Abstract

The author argues that the current revolution in military affairs is part of a larger sociopolitical transformation. The new technologies both propelling and resulting from this transformation are having a profound impact on warfare. The author urges military and civilian strategists, planners, and decision makers to think about armed conflict in ways so novel that those used to dealing with the unchanging truths about war may feel threatened. To help understand the ambiguities and complexities presented by the RMA, he offers a framework of four principles for defense planning. Revolution in Military Affairs(RMA), Information, Sensing and precision strike technologies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1994
Accession Number
ADA281758

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Mazarr

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Planning
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design