The maneuver warfare theory became the basis for Marine Corps doctrine in 1989. The maneuver theory represents a fundamental change in the way the Marine Corps plans to fight future wars. From the balanced combined arms force prior to 1989, this theory postulates the primacy of maneuver and the operational level of war. Inherent in the concept of maneuver is the idea that movement within the decision cycle of an enemy is the key to victory at any level of war. Maneuver warfare is a style of warfare which alleges to be superior to the concept of firepower/attrition. It is the soundness of this theory which forms the basis of this monograph. History forms the primary source of theory. From theory flows the operational, and then tactical doctrine which forces employ to attain victory on the battlefield. Doctrine forms the basis for training and force structure.


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    Titel :

    Maneuver Warfare Theory and the Operational Level of War: Misguiding the Marine Corps


    Beteiligte:
    G. S. Lauer (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1991


    Format / Umfang :

    65 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch