

Systems Confrontation - Maneuver Warfare with Chinese Characteristics
Mar 8, 2024
Frank Chisowski, Chief Warrant Officer 3 at MCTOG, shares his insights on modern military tactics and Chinese military strategies. He delves into China's Systems Destruction doctrine and how the Marine Corps can adapt to counter it. The discussion highlights the transformative impact of Desert Storm on military strategies and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in training. Chisowski contrasts maneuver warfare in China with Western tactics, advocating for flexible command structures and a learning culture to prepare for future conflicts.
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Chinese Doctrine Mirrors U.S. History
- Chinese military doctrine draws heavily from U.S. doctrine, especially after seeing Desert Storm's outcome.
- Systems confrontation and destruction derive from ideas the U.S. explored in the 1980s and 1990s.
Chinese Focus on Information Nodes
- Chinese systems confrontation aims to disrupt information flow and target critical systems to slow enemy tempo.
- Their focus on nodes like radar differs from U.S. focus on big centers of gravity like aircraft carriers.
Harden Against System Disruption
- Reduce reliance on communications systems vulnerable to enemy disruption.
- Use more dispersed locations and bases to prevent a quick enemy fait accompli.