Technology Is Key to the Operational Art, Not an Obstacle

Operational art is a decidedly creative activity described by Carl von Clausewitz as the commander's ability to evaluate information about time and space and then act on that understanding. In his day, this referred to the lay of the land and the timing of elements of the engagement. Today'...

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Published inUnited States Naval Institute. Proceedings Vol. 130; no. 4; p. 2
Main Author Holland, William J
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Annapolis United States Naval Institute 01.04.2004
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Information technology
Military strategy
Military technology
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Summary:Operational art is a decidedly creative activity described by Carl von Clausewitz as the commander's ability to evaluate information about time and space and then act on that understanding. In his day, this referred to the lay of the land and the timing of elements of the engagement. Today's equivalent is a grasp of what intelligence assets can and cannot do, what limitations bandwidth puts on sensor reporting, latency of data, systemic delays in transmitting orders, and similar technical issues...
ISSN:0041-798X