Bridging the Gap: The Military Role in Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations

Abstract

The United States military has been historically dominant and successful on the battlefield. Translating this success through the post-conflict phase and achievement of the strategic end state has proven much more nebulous and difficult. The military does have a critical role to play in this transitional phase to facilitate successful transfer of control to appropriate civilian authorities. The historical record suggests trends and lessons which may be incorporated by the military leadership to provide guidance in how best to organize present military forces and capabilities for success in these Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations. By accepting its critical role in the post-conflict environment, the United States military can better ensure that the victory won in the hardships of war is not lost in pursuit of the final peace.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 2005
Accession Number
ADA464531

Entities

People

  • Joseph W. Dalton

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Affairs
  • Combat Operations
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Organizations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Stability Operations
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Strategic Security Studies