This course studies past, current, and future US Army doctrine. It attempts to define "Doctrine" and how it influences the way the US Army conducts operations (offensive, defensive, stability, support). It examines the internal and external factors that influence doctrinal changes such as technology, national strategy, budget, etc. The course traces doctrinal changes beginning with WWI through Force XXI, Army XXI, and the Army After Next. The course relies extensively on colloquium, multimedia, and web based presentation of course materials.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
An analytical paper and class presentation on a cadet selected doctrinal battle.
