The Operational Arch Convergence in Army Doctrine, with Dr. Jim Greer
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Sep 1, 2025 Dr. James Greer, an expert in operational art and military design with over 30 years of experience, dives into the evolving concept of convergence in Army doctrine. He contrasts it with historical strategies and emphasizes its role in modern warfare, particularly in understanding enemy systems. Practical examples from conflicts like Ukraine illustrate the application of convergence. Dr. Greer highlights the necessity for clear doctrines and continual education within the military to enhance operational effectiveness and adaptability.
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Convergence Is A Distinct Outcome
- Convergence is an outcome distinct from synchronization and extends doctrine beyond AirLand Battle.
- It targets systems, formations, decision makers, and areas across physical, information, and human dimensions.
Convergence Versus Synchronization
- Integration produces synergistic effects, synchronization times those effects at one place, while convergence accumulates effects over time against systems.
- Convergence is not a single decisive time and place but a sequence of domain effects that take different timelines to prepare and execute.
Teach Systems Thinking Early
- Educate staffs in systems thinking so planners can identify and defeat enemy systems effectively.
- Invest in the scientific understanding of air, naval, space, cyber, and land power to plan multi-domain effects.