Does the Perception of Casualties Affect Military Operations in the 1990s
Abstract
This monograph analyzes three military operations Somalia, Haiti, and Kosovo in order to determine if and how casualties impact the commitment or withdrawal of US forces in the 1990s. These operations are viewed from the positions of the National Command Authorities, Congress, American public, media, and the military and the linkage to include the impact they had on each other. The criteria are threat Casualty Analysis, impact of casualties on the will of the American public, and the impact of casualties on the NCA's decisions. This evidence was obtained from international newspapers. American newspapers also assisted with the analysis of what role the media plays in the process, along with the impact of the other forces that allow our military to commit, engage, and withdraw. Articles in newspapers such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post did shed light on the position of the NCA, US Congress, American people, media and the military. The congressional testimony of senior Army leaders along with books allowed the viewpoint of the military to surface to include guidance it received.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA374612
Entities
People
- Morris T. Goins
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College