China's Military Modernization Effects on Operational Art

Abstract

China is developing capabilities with its ongoing military modernization that, when combined with regional diplomatic and economic initiatives, will affect the Operational Art of the Geographic Commander (CINC) and his ability to respond to regional crises and wartime situations. To meet this challenge, China has adopted a military modernization program, along with diplomatic and economic objectives, that will challenge the U.S. military asymmetrically across the entire spectrum of conflict. To meet this challenge, the CINC must conduct Operational Movement' and Maneuver' that will ensure the correct U.S. forces, properly trained, equipped, and adequately positioned are positioned to exploit China's critical weaknesses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370636

Entities

People

  • George Abitante

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Defense
  • Asia
  • Defense Systems
  • Economic Development
  • Geographic Regions
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • United States
  • United States Pacific Command
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.