Operation Synchronization; Maintaining the Decisive Advantage

Abstract

The preceding definition of decisive victory appears in the Army's newest capstone doctrinal manual and mirrors much of the interservice thinking on warfighting. As this definition of military success permeates joint doctrine, it clearly represents an unprecedented challenge for future military campaigns and theater commanders. Apparently, the structure on casualties applies not only to friendly forces, but to enemy forces and noncombatants as well. How will joint commanders contend with the obvious difficulty of employing 'overwhelming combat power on the battlefield' while minimizing the attendant destruction and suffering

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 05, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284084

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  • Michael E. Boatner

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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