Donald Vandergriff
In the last article we defined what Parallel Evolution is from my books Path to Victory: America’s Army and the Revolution in Human Affairs (Presidio Press May 2002 and 2nd edition in Create Space 2013), also located in my 2005 study to reform ROTC called Raising the Bar ( ), as well as the books Raising the Bar: Creating and Nurturing Adaptability to Deal with the Changing Face of War, (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd edition, August 26, 2012) and Manning the Future Legions of the United States: Finding and Developing Tomorrow's Centurions, (Praeger, October 30, 2008).
What are the outcomes that define the course of action direction to move DoD from the Industrial age to Maneuver Warfare and Mission Command?
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We will start with the foundation of our reform what are Maneuver Warfare and Mission Command, and what leadership traits must exist to operate under the culture of Maneuver Warfare (Mission Command is a subset). Then, we will define the necessary outcomes to begin the evolution from where our Defense Department is today to where it needs to be tomorrow and in the future.
Foundational Terms and Definitions
What is Maneuver Warfare? Maneuver warfare is a military culture that emphasizes rapid, flexible, and decentralized movements to outpace and outsmart the enemy, rather than relying solely on overwhelming force or attrition. It focuses on exploiting an adversary's weaknesses, disrupting their decision-making, and targeting critical vulnerabilities through speed, surprise, and adaptability. By prioritizing agility and initiative, maneuver warfare seeks to create and capitalize on opportunities to achieve decisive results with minimal resources, often using indirect approaches to disorient and defeat opponents.
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