"Derived from the Greek word strategos, the term strategy...deals with the planning and conduct of campaigns, the movement and disposition of forces, and the deception of the enemy."
This topic covers different strategies used by the military to plan and execute operations, including offensive and defensive tactics, and logistics.
History of Military Strategy: The study of past military campaigns and their outcomes, as well as the evolution of military theory and tactics.
Geographic Factors: How geographic terrain and weather conditions affect military operations.
Military Doctrine: The set of principles and guidelines that govern military operations.
Force Structure: The organization, size, and composition of military forces.
Military Decision Making Process: The process for making decisions in the military, including the development of objectives, courses of action, and evaluations.
Logistics: The process of planning and coordinating the movement of troops, supplies, and equipment.
Command and Control: The process of commanding and controlling military operations, including the use of communication technologies.
Intelligence: The gathering, analysis, and dissemination of information in support of military operations.
Cyber Warfare: The use of technology to disrupt or destroy enemy computer networks.
Defensive Operations: Strategies for defending against enemy attacks, including fortification and counter-attacks.
Offensive Operations: Strategies for attacking enemy targets, including airstrikes and ground assaults.
Special Operations: The use of special forces and covert operations to achieve specific military objectives.
Military Ethics: The moral principles and guidelines that govern military conduct.
International Relations: The study of the relationships between nations, including the use of military force in diplomacy.
Military History of your country: Understanding the local military history and how it impacted modern military strategies.
"When first used during the 18th century, [strategy] was seen in its narrow sense as the 'art of the general' or 'the art of arrangement' of troops."
"The father of Western modern strategic studies, Carl von Clausewitz, defined military strategy as 'the employment of battles to gain the end of war.'"
"[B. H. Liddell Hart's] definition put less emphasis on battles, defining strategy as 'the art of distributing and applying military means to fulfill the ends of policy.'"
"Sun Tzu is often considered as the father of Eastern military strategy and greatly influenced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese historical and modern war tactics."
"The Art of War by Sun Tzu grew in popularity and saw practical use in Western society as well. It continues to influence many competitive endeavors in Asia, Europe, and America including culture, politics, and business, as well as modern warfare."
"The Eastern military strategy differs from the Western by focusing more on asymmetric warfare and deception."
"Chanakya's Arthashastra has been an important strategic and political compendium in Indian and Asian history."
"Strategy refers to the employment of a nation's entire military capabilities through high-level and long-term planning, development, and procurement to guarantee security or victory."
"Operations and Tactics is the art of organizing forces on or near the battlefield to secure objectives as part of the broader military strategy."
"Derived from the Greek word strategos, the term strategy..."
"When first used during the 18th century..."
"...defined military strategy as 'the employment of battles to gain the end of war.'"
"[B. H. Liddell Hart's] definition put less emphasis on battles, defining strategy as 'the art of distributing and applying military means to fulfill the ends of policy.'"
"Sun Tzu...greatly influenced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese historical and modern war tactics."
"It continues to influence many competitive endeavors in Asia, Europe, and America including culture, politics, and business, as well as modern warfare."
"The Eastern military strategy differs from the Western by focusing more on asymmetric warfare and deception."
"Chanakya's Arthashastra has been an important strategic and political compendium in Indian and Asian history."
"Strategy refers to the employment of a nation's entire military capabilities through high-level and long-term planning, development, and procurement to guarantee security or victory."
"Operations and Tactics is the art of organizing forces on or near the battlefield to secure objectives as part of the broader military strategy."