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Title: Training and Doctrine


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Training and Doctrine
  • David Chuter

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Training and Doctrine
  • This may seem like a dry and technical subject
  • But it is fundamental to what the military are
    about,
  • And it is politically important.

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Lets Go Back to Basics
  • Doctrine tells the military how to carry out the
    tasks given to them by the political leadership.
  • Training equips them with the skills needed to
    put doctrine into practice.

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In their Absence
  • The military dont know what they are supposed to
    be doing, or how.
  • Capability declines.
  • Morale and discipline suffer.

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A Few Words About Clausewitz
  • He said that
  • - War is a continuation of state policy with
    the addition of other means.
  • He meant that
  • Any use of military forces must have a purpose

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So this is the Basis of Doctrine
  • The government places various tasks on the
    military.
  • It defines end-states and objectives.
  • It also places political limitations.
  • It asks the military to make proposals.
  • It accepts them or asks for modifications.

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An example. Develop doctrine for the protection
of offshore economic assets. Whats involved?
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How do doctrine and training change after an
armed conflict?Much depends on the particular
case.
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General Rules for Doctrine Changes
  • The Government must articulate what it wants.
  • It must make it clear how things have changed.
  • Foreign help may be useful, but should not
    dominate.
  • A consensus should be sought.

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Major Changes in Doctrine will come from
  • Changes in the nature of warfare.
  • Changes in the strategic situation.
  • Changes in the political structure of the country
  • Changes in the context of the armed forces.

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Special Considerations
  • End of civil wars.
  • Regional settlements.
  • Post authoritarian states with military
    involvement.
  • Army as the military wing of the Party.

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Can you make people good by teaching them, at
academies and so forth?No, but you can set them
a good example.
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Some Considerations on Virtue
  • Behaviour improves with training and doctrine.
  • The military are group-minded. They will follow
    doctrine if it is clearly articulated.
  • Examples from Algeria, Vietnam, Somalia.

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Thank You
  • Questions and Comments?
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