The Operational Arch The Role of Doctrine in Operational Art w COL (Ret.) Rich Creed
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May 1, 2023 COL (Ret.) Rich Creed discusses the role of doctrine in operational art, the key theorists and history behind 'Multi-Domain Operations,' and the importance of a common language in handling complex issues. The podcast explores the evolution of military doctrine, expertise in decision making, and the significance of cyber space operations in military strategy.
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Doctrine as Common Language
- Doctrine provides a common language essential for operational artists beyond tactical understanding.
- Understanding tactics and strategy is foundational; doctrine clarifies context and operational variables.
Infantry Training and Doctrine Clash
- A friend used counterinsurgency tactics to train basic infantry, causing confusion.
- Doctrine teaches fundamentals rooted in hard lessons despite evolving combat environments.
Multi-Domain Operations Roots
- Multi-domain operations build on historical deep battle concepts adapted across domains.
- Many components of modern doctrine have long historic roots but manifest differently today.