Six Mistakes of the J I C

In 19 80, the seconment of douglas nicholl produced a series of case studies involving foreign acts of aggression. He highlighted six different pitfalls which could lead to errors of assessment or judgment - just as important now as they were in the early 19 eighties. The report was cussed by the j i c at its meeting on march fourth, 19 82, declaring itself alert to the lessons to be learnt. Within a few weeks, a copy of the report had been sent and received by the prime minister, margaret thatcher. Just a few days later, t argentine military junta authorized the invasion of the falkland islands.