military planning

“The Only Problem with the Operations Planning Process is that We Don’t Use It!”: Why this Argument is Invalid

SWJED — Tue, 28 May 2019 17:37:32 +0000

“The Only Problem with the Operations Planning Process is that We Don’t Use It!”: Why this Argument is Invalid

Over the years I have heard time and again the argument made that “the only problem with the operations planning process is that we don’t use it!” Often this argument is made at a staff college by some “greybeard” or other, although I have also heard it made by other less venerable staff and on occasion even by students of such institutions. It is usually offered as a reason why no reform, change, or update is required to whichever operations planning process is under discussion.

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The Value of Planning

SWJED — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:50:24 +0000

The Value of Planning SWJED Thu, 08/30/2018 - 7:50am

What we do need convincing of is what Norman Schwarzkopf and Frederick the Great understood long ago: the importance of good planning. Those who do this well, in addition to thinking on their feet, will be successful in both war and peace.

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Contemporary American Military Innovation

SWJED — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:26:57 +0000

Contemporary American Military Innovation SWJED Mon, 07/17/2017 - 4:26am

The challenge of fighting today's war while preparing to win the next war.

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