Human Dimension of Transformation

Abstract

The transformation of the U.S. military and the Department of Defense represents a complex process which has been evolving since the end of the Cold War. Successful transformation will require a cultural change that focuses on producing forces that when integrated with all elements of national power will achieve desired effects to defeat any enemy's capabilities. It is the human dimension of transformation -- the educated well-trained values oriented service member-- that will have the greatest impact on the transformation process. Technology is an enabler and a catalyst for change but it is the practitioner of war that will determine how the technology will be employed to achieve desired effects. Transformation is an intellectual process and must begin with the mind of the leader. The leader must understand the changing environment be able to rapidly adapt and employ innovative approaches to produce the desired effects on potentially changing enemy capabilities. Transformation is a strategic process that should be based on sound strategic theory and principles. Its concepts should be derived from historical lessons learned. The intent of this paper is to examine transformation in terms of the human dimension provide some recent examples of how the transformation concepts have evolved and offer recommendations to insure the transformation effort proceeds on a logical path. The human dimension is the decisive factor in transformation. It will take service members training and operating as a joint force with a focused effort in developing innovative solutions encouraged by a military with a learning culture that will make this process successful.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423855

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Scurlock Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Case Studies
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Education
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Munitions
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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