Why Doctrine Matters
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Authors
Fust, George
Issue Date
2019
Type
Other
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Keywords
Army doctrine
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Abstract
Anyone who has ever purchased furniture from Ikea knows the value of well written instructions. Entire sub-markets have developed to help people put Ikea furniture together. These experts have figured out the patterns and nuances of the company’s model. They have experience and knowledge of their respective task and can therefore perform it efficiently. Even when faced with a chair or table they haven’t assembled before, they under the principles and style of manufacturing and can leverage those skills to accomplish their objective. Military doctrine serves a similar function. It is critical for junior officers to have a solid foundation in doctrine. They must read it and apply it during training. They must commit to memory the most critical components. They must return to it if time permits to guide and shape courses of action (COA).
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Citation
Fust, George. "Why Doctrine Matters". Small Wars Journal, 2019.
Publisher
Small Wars Journal