Embrace the Complexity: Defeating Modern Militaries Requires More than Mechanisms

Modern militaries are not merely mechanistic entities; they are complex, dynamic systems focused first on survival and second on winning. The innate survival instincts drive a continual cycle of challenge and response in adversarial interactions, making simplistic defeat mechanisms ineffective. Unlike outdated analog systems like pocket watches, contemporary military operations rely on information and intent that persist beyond physical destruction. Eliminating a command post does not erase the information vital to its functioning, as such information can be perpetuated and re-established through various networks. As militaries evolve, they cannot be effectively countered using mechanistic approaches suitable for the past. Acknowledging this complexity is essential for understanding and engaging with modern operational environments.