Training and Doctrine

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Training and Doctrine

• David Chuter

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Training and Doctrine

• This may seem like a dry and technical subject
• But it is fundamental to what the military are
  about,
• And it is politically important.

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Lets Go Back to Basics

• Doctrine tells the military how to carry out the
  tasks given to them by the political leadership.
• Training equips them with the skills needed to
  put doctrine into practice.

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In their Absence

• The military dont know what they are supposed to
  be doing, or how.
• Capability declines.
• Morale and discipline suffer.

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A Few Words About Clausewitz

• He said that
• - War is a continuation of state policy with
  the addition of other means.
• He meant that
• Any use of military forces must have a purpose

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So this is the Basis of Doctrine

• The government places various tasks on the
  military.
• It defines end-states and objectives.
• It also places political limitations.
• It asks the military to make proposals.
• It accepts them or asks for modifications.

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An example. Develop doctrine for the protection
of offshore economic assets. Whats involved?
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How do doctrine and training change after an
armed conflict?Much depends on the particular
case.
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General Rules for Doctrine Changes

• The Government must articulate what it wants.
• It must make it clear how things have changed.
• Foreign help may be useful, but should not
  dominate.
• A consensus should be sought.

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Major Changes in Doctrine will come from

• Changes in the nature of warfare.
• Changes in the strategic situation.
• Changes in the political structure of the country
• Changes in the context of the armed forces.

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Special Considerations

• End of civil wars.
• Regional settlements.
• Post authoritarian states with military
  involvement.
• Army as the military wing of the Party.

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Can you make people good by teaching them, at
academies and so forth?No, but you can set them
a good example.
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Some Considerations on Virtue

• Behaviour improves with training and doctrine.
• The military are group-minded. They will follow
  doctrine if it is clearly articulated.
• Examples from Algeria, Vietnam, Somalia.

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Thank You

• Questions and Comments?