General Lucius D. Clay: Operational Leadership in a Post-Combat Environment

Abstract

The current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have reinforced the importance of Phase IV stability operations. A vital aspect to successfully conducting post-combat operations is effective operational leadership. To further consider the importance of leadership, a case study of General Lucius D. Clay leadership during the American occupation of Germany following World War II is presented. This paper establishes a theoretical framework by discussing key terms and concepts, to include leadership, the operational level of war, stability operations, and civil-military operations. General Clay's leadership style is defined and leadership traits key to his success are identified and examined. Finally, the paper draws conclusions and lessons learned concerning General Clay's operational leadership in a post-combat environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2009
Accession Number
ADA503127

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Sullivan

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Case Studies
  • Combat Operations
  • Department Of State
  • Environment
  • Europe
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Governments
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Second World War
  • Stability Operations
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War
  • War Colleges

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