Operational Art in the Counter-Terror War in Afghanistan

Abstract

The applicability of operational art to the global war on terrorism is examined by analyzing how it has been applied to Operation Enduring Freedom. This paper reviews the strategic context of this campaign by defining its end state and objectives within the context of operational factors such as space, time and forces. Critical enemy factors are analyzed them a review of the execution to include concept of operations, levels of effort, effects on enemy centers of gravity, sequencing and synchronization are tied to operational level activities such as C2, intelligence, and logistics. This paper concludes by examining some tentative lessons learned during Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405587

Entities

People

  • Bruce D. Maclachlan

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Space