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245 12 a| A concept at the crossroads :b| rethinking the center of gravity /c| Rudolph M. Janiczek.;

246 30 a| Rethinking the center of gravity;

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505 0 a| Introduction -- Interpretation of an enduring metaphor -- Evolutionary signposts -- Introspect -- The crossroads -- Conclusion.;

520 0 a| Since the 1980s, the US military has placed great emphasis on the theories and concepts of Clausewitz. Concomitantly, a tremendous emphasis has been placed in doctrine on the consideration of a center of gravity (COG) as a central element of campaign planning. The doctrinal definitions of the COG are still imperfect, but the concept arguably serves as an effective tool for focusing military effort to win decisively in major operations or campaigns. Although the American military performs brilliantly in decisive operations, the difficulties it has faced in Iraq and Afghanistan suggest that a doctrinal renaissance is in order. This paper examines the potential for employing the COG concept in areas beyond the realm of decisive operations. After examining the concept's evolution, present doctrinal manifestations, and some previous proposals for future employment, the author opines that the COG's role in American military thinking is flawed and must be reconsidered entirely. To that end, three options are offered for evolving the COG, with a specific recommendation that it would be most effective if removed from doctrine and considered as an abstract concept, rather than a practical one.;

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A concept at the crossroads : rethinking the center of gravity / Rudolph M. Janiczek.

Author/creator	Janiczek, Rudolph M.
Other author	Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2007]
Description	v, 12 p. : digital, PDF file
Supplemental Content	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS87489
Subjects	Clausewitz, Carl von, 1780-1831--Influence. Military doctrine--United States. --Evaluation. Strategy--Evaluation. Military planning--United States. --Evaluation.

Portion of title	Rethinking the center of gravity
Series	Carlisle papers in security strategy Carlisle papers in security strategy. ^A581066
Contents	Introduction -- Interpretation of an enduring metaphor -- Evolutionary signposts -- Introspect -- The crossroads -- Conclusion.
Subject	Since the 1980s, the US military has placed great emphasis on the theories and concepts of Clausewitz. Concomitantly, a tremendous emphasis has been placed in doctrine on the consideration of a center of gravity (COG) as a central element of campaign planning. The doctrinal definitions of the COG are still imperfect, but the concept arguably serves as an effective tool for focusing military effort to win decisively in major operations or campaigns. Although the American military performs brilliantly in decisive operations, the difficulties it has faced in Iraq and Afghanistan suggest that a doctrinal renaissance is in order. This paper examines the potential for employing the COG concept in areas beyond the realm of decisive operations. After examining the concept's evolution, present doctrinal manifestations, and some previous proposals for future employment, the author opines that the COG's role in American military thinking is flawed and must be reconsidered entirely. To that end, three options are offered for evolving the COG, with a specific recommendation that it would be most effective if removed from doctrine and considered as an abstract concept, rather than a practical one.
General note	Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 30, 2007).
General note	"October 2007."
General note	GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 10-12).
Technical details	Mode of access: Internet. Address as of 10/30/07: http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB805.pdf; current access available via PURL.
ISBN	1584873221
ISBN	9781584873228
GPO item number	0307-A-48 (online)
Govt. docs number	D 101.146/10:C 74

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