4th generation warfare

Why America Remains a 2nd-Generation Military

SWJED — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:37:44 +0000

Why America Remains a 2nd-Generation Military SWJED Mon, 07/01/2019 - 2:37pm

In this article, we will examine each of the 4 generations from a cultural standpoint. Focusing purely on warfare only scratches the surface but understanding culture as the basis of the 4 generations explains why America seems to be incapable of waging 3rd- or 4th-Generation warfare. Any system can use the same tactics, so the actual difference between generations is found the soul of the nation. Knowing the soul of each generation illustrates the real risks of imitating these systems, and why we may inevitably become the monster we wish to destroy.

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Electronic Warfare for the Fourth Generation Practitioner

SWJED — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:41:19 +0000

Electronic Warfare for the Fourth Generation Practitioner SWJED Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:41am

This paper explores the application and effects of locally-produced electronic warfare systems in the environment of the Fourth Generation (4GW) ‘come-as-you-are’ war in the context of a non-state actor using such systems to produce military effects for mission support and strategic influence, in order develop and facilitate competition as a peer/near-peer competitor against a state or other incumbent actor.

Planning for Electronic Warfare - The Communication Problem

SWJED — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:13:31 +0000

Planning for Electronic Warfare - The Communication Problem SWJED Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:13am

The purpose of this essay is to generate discussion regarding a new way to incorporate near-peer Electronic Warfare threats into the operations planning process.

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Primitivization of War and Prospects for Peace

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Primitivization of War and Prospects for Peace Peter J. Munson Fri, 09/14/2012 - 5:30am

The barbarians have come and the rules of war and peace stand transformed.