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HE: 402, 407-409
402 – Nature of war vs American way of war
Topic: Why has the United States' military had difficulty in turning tactical and operational victories into strategic victories since 1950?
I. Introduction
A. Attention Sentence: The challenge of translating military successes into lasting strategic victories has been a persistent issue for the U.S. military.
B. Thesis: Despite tactical and operational victories, the U.S. military has faced persistent challenges in achieving strategic success since 1950 due to factors such as unclear political objectives, Unconventional Warfare and Asymmetric Threats, and the tyranny of distance or Logistical and Resource Challenges.
C. Major Points Supporting the Thesis:
- Lack of Civil-Military Coordination or unclear political objectives
- Unconventional Warfare and Asymmetric Threats
- The tyranny of distance or Logistical and Resource Challenges
II. Point #1: Lack of Civil-Military Coordination or Unclear Political Objectives
A. Topic Sentence: The absence of clear political objectives and coordination between civilian and military leadership has hindered the translation of tactical victories into strategic success.
B. Supporting Evidence/Point:
1. Limited public and political support for military interventions without clearly defined goals.
2. Instances where political objectives shifted during conflicts, impacting the military's strategic focus.
III. Point #2: Unconventional Warfare and Asymmetric Threats
A. Topic Sentence: Adversaries' use of unconventional tactics and asymmetric threats has posed challenges to the traditional military approach, preventing a clear path to strategic success.
B. Supporting Evidence/Point:
1. Examples of adversaries adapting to irregular warfare, such as guerrilla tactics and insurgency.
2. The difficulty of addressing asymmetric threats that persist even after tactical victories.
IV. Point #3: The Tyranny of Distance or Logistical and Resource Challenges
A. Topic Sentence: The geographical scope of U.S. military engagements and logistical challenges associated with extended supply lines have impeded the achievement of strategic success.
B. Supporting Evidence/Point:
1. Challenges in maintaining extended supply lines, impacting the sustainability of military operations.
2. The impact of logistical and resource constraints on the ability to sustain strategic motion.
V. Conclusion: Despite tactical and operational victories, the U.S. military has faced persistent challenges in achieving strategic success since 1950 due to factors such as unclear political objectives, Unconventional Warfare and Asymmetric Threats, and the tyranny of distance or Logistical and Resource Challenges
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