Revolutions in Military Affairs, Paradigm Shifts, and Doctrine.

Abstract

This report provides a description of the role that military and naval doctrine can play in revolutions in military affairs (RMAs) and associated warfare paradigm shifts. Reviewing lessons of past RMA's and paradigm shifts, the report postulates a need for theory to better understand the nature of revolutions in military affairs and paradigm shifts. The major conclusion of the report is that the leading role afforded technology in revolutions in military affairs is an incomplete model. Doctrine can shape and dramatically effect an RMA, and it does not only passively respond to technology changes. This study also develops naval versions of the classic land oriented RMAs. Finally, the report suggests that military organizations need to become 'learning organizations.'

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 1995
Accession Number
ADA292013

Entities

People

  • James J. Tritten

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Geography
  • Landing Craft
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Doctrine
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design