Operation Iraqi Freedom: An Operational Opportunity to Complete the Strategic Objectives of Desert Storm

Abstract

This paper will show that Operation Iraqi Freedoms operational success makes good the strategic shortcomings of Desert Storm and positions the United States and its coalition partners favorably to achieve policy goals in the region. To put this argument in perspective, the shortcomings of the first Gulf War, which occurred despite a stunning operational victory, will be examined. Next, although major military operations in Iraq have only recently concluded, several operationally significant military lessons learned during the first Gulf War were applied in the recent conflict. These lessons and their impact will be reviewed. Finally, arguments will be offered regarding the future posture best suited to achieve regional security goals. (26 refs.)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2003
Accession Number
ADA419449

Entities

People

  • S. C. Baker

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Power
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Iraqi-War
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Lessons Learned
  • Middle East
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies