Mental Models and Operations Other than War.

Abstract

This monograph discusses the relationship between mental models and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). It ties that relationship to the U.S. Army's capstone doctrinal manual FM 100-5 to develop a systems approach to the problem. The goal of the monograph is to identify possible points of leverage for army forces conducting OOTW missions. The monograph develops a system model for military operations. It uses historical case studies and theoretical works to construct base line mental models for this system of military operations. It divides the military operating system into four components: policy makers, planners, executors, and the enemy. The monograph then explains the influence these mental models have on OOTW missions. Finally, it examines the role of doctrine in forming mental models. It compares current mental models with the doctrine contained in FM 100-5 concerning OOTW.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1995
Accession Number
ADA309926

Entities

People

  • Teddy C. Cranford

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adaptive Systems
  • Civil War
  • Cold War
  • Combat Operations
  • Complex Adaptive Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Korean War
  • Military Operations
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Operating Systems
  • Recreation
  • United States
  • Warfare

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