Desert Storm: A Model for Modern Campaign Planning

Abstract

A campaign plan translates strategic guidance into operational guidance. The campaign plan is the combatant commander's vision of prosecuting the war from deterrence and build up through a series of military operations to a well-defined conclusion that attains the strategic objective. Examination of the Operation Desert Storm Campaign plan reveals a highly developed, simple, and executable concept. The Persian Gulf War was one of the greatest and quickest victories in history. However, critical analysis of this campaign exposes errors for strategic leaders to guard against in conducting future combined warfare with nations or organizations with extremist leadership. Combatant commanders must be versed in conducting post conflict negotiations and lay the foundation for political change within an opposing force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401682

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  • Douglas J. Reed

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  • United States Army War College

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