Armyâ??s Gambit

<p>This monograph analyzes whether dislocation theory is an appropriate military theory for the Interim Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) to use in developing its warfighting doctrine. It argues that the IBCT's unique mission force structure strengths and weaknesses requires its leaders to mentally shift from the tactics techniques and procedures of legacy firepower based forces. Dislocation theory's strength is that it does not focus on the destruction of the enemy force but deters the enemy through combat potential making it a suitable theory across the spectrum of conflict. This monograph reviews the purpose of studying theory and the positive impact it has on leaders soldiers and units. The evolution of U.S. Army doctrine from 1939 to the present is analyzed to determine how political decision the threats and technology influence doctrine. Field Manual 3-0 Operations is reviewed and concludes that the emerging Army doctrine not only supports dislocation theory but each share similar concepts.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>