The Operational Arch
Evaluating Operational Art w/ Mick Ryan
Feb 1, 2023
Australian Army Major General (Ret.) Mick Ryan discusses operational art, strategy of corrosion in warfare, preparing for intangible aspects of war, and the influence of design on execution. Exploring multinational collaboration, Ukrainian warfare strategies, combined arms obstacle breaches, and the vital role of morality in military operations.
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- Self-study is crucial for understanding strategic contexts, emphasizing the importance of extensive reading for informed decision-making.
- Operational art links tactics to national goals, requiring an understanding of tactical alignment with strategies and cultural nuances for effective planning.
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Operational Art and Self-Study
To keep up with the evolving world and understand strategic contexts, self-study is crucial. The importance of reading extensively is emphasized, highlighting its impact on decision-making. Mistakes made due to projecting assumptions on others, like Russian military effectiveness on Ukrainians, show the value of independent learning.
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